Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Clinic

A healthcare services organization in New York City is looking to add a new Bilingual Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to their growing OPD (Adult Specialties) Department in Brooklyn.

About the Opportunity

• Start Date: ASAP
• Department: OPD (Adult Specialties)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm (35 hours/week - 1 hour unpaid lunch)

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will:

• Screen patients and make the appropriate referral for services required
• Prepare charts for sessions as assigned by Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse and assure that all laboratory work and ancillary reports are entered
• Document all clinical transactions with patient on patient's chart
• Assist the Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse with case management activities and document actions taken
• Assist the medical staff with treatment and diagnostic procedures (e.g., urine catheterization, fixes slides for pap smears, hand instruments to Physicians)
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture on Adults and Pediatric patients
• Administer injections (flu shots and immunizations)
• Monitor equipment and supplies for clinic session, assuring adequate quantities are available
• Handle patient care follow ups; document action taken in patient's chart
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Bilingual English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)

Desired Skills:

• 1+ year of experience as an LPN in an Ambulatory Healthcare setting
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing