Substance Abuse Nurse (LPN) - Tandym

A Community Health Care Center is looking to add a new Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to one of their facilities in Manhattan.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 9a - 5p

Responsibilities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will;

• Prepare patients as necessary for physician visits by taking vital signs, performing vision and hearing screenings, EKGs and routine laboratory procedures
• Assist patient flow and service coordination with Office Manager and Senior Medical Assistant.
• Provide patient education in both individual and group settings
• Perform chart review for "team huddles" in preparation of adult and pediatric medical visits
• Assist patients with the scheduling of referral appointments when necessary
• Administer immunizations, assist in suture removals and provide basic wound care using universal precautions
• Collaborate with Medical Assistant staff to ensure clean, tidy and well-stocked patient care areas and lab
• Assist with duties of other medical personnel as time permits and as instructed by Nursing Director and/or Chief Medical Officer

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Experience with Adolescents Venipuncture
• Comfortable with Methadone Dispensing

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized