Pediatric LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time

COVID vaccine will be required unless medical / religious exemption. Seeking a Full time LPN for a busy Pediatric Office in Suffern, NY.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes patients vital signs, height and weight
• Assists physician, prepares and stocks exam rooms
• Assigns patients and physicians to exam rooms
• Prepares daily assignment for medical support staff
• Communicates with front desk staff as necessary
• Provides direct and individualized nursing care, dressing wounds and incisions as directed by physician
• Assists physicians during patient exam
• Prepares, administers and records medications and vaccines in accordance with division policy and procedure as directed
• Maintains appropriate supply of medications, immunizations and general nursing supplies
• Performs various testing which may include but not limited to – spirometry, EKG, urinalysis
• Triage phone calls answering basic questions and referring to physician when need arises.
• Records information concisely, accurately and completely in patient charts and/or on forms, etc
• Follow- up on diagnostic testing/lab results
• Ensure that test results are incorporated in patient chart
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment as necessary, calls prescriptions in to pharmacies
• Maintains strictest confidentiality of patient’s records in accordance with BCHP policy and HIPAA regulations
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities accordingly

Applicant must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal skills. Current LPN license is required. A minimum of 1 year Pediatric experience is preferred.