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Bilingual Licensed Practical NurseUnion Health Center New York, United States (On-site)
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We are a state-of-the-art primary and specialty care facility in the Chelsea area of NYC.

We have flexible work schedules, holidays off, and a collaborative team environment.

Work Schedule: (10:30 am to 6:30 pm) or (8:30 am to 6:30 pm) Monday -Friday.

Looking for LPNs fluent in Spanish who would like a two-day, three-day, or five-day workweek.

Salary $ 60,000 -$70,000 Based On Experience

The LPN provides direct patient care and supervises Medical Assistants in the assigned clinic area including case finding, health teaching, and counseling under the direction of the RN.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Interprets for and communicates with physicians and all health care providers in providing patient care.

2. Supervises Medical Assistants.

3. Functions as a Case Manager by facilitating the delivery of individualized and coordinated care. Provides recommendations to administration in the improvement of patient services and clinic systems.

4. Administers injections, and medications, and performs treatments as per physician orders and UHC policies and procedures.

5. Directs and assists in the opening and closing of the clinic including daily clinic assignments and preparing, rooming, and exiting patients for provider visits as needed.

6. Reports and records information regarding teaching and patients’ response to treatment.

7. Identifies patient goals for consideration by the RN for possible inclusion in the patient care plan.

8. Maintains availability and readiness of all equipment and supplies in assigned areas.

9. Assists in orientation of nursing staff including Medical Assistants and LPNs.

10. Assists the RN in the completion of performance evaluations and competencies of Medical Assistants.

11. Assists in the coordination of patient flow within the clinic.

12. Coordinates response to patient emergencies and initiates immediate action.

13. Supports and reinforces policies regarding patient care, infection control and safety.

14. Participates in Quality Assurance activities.

15. Complies with the Union Health Center’s policies & procedures related to privacy and security of identifiable patient information (PHI), as explained in the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Medical Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Union Health Center will comply with applicable standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

1. New York State Licensed Practical Nurse.

2. Two years of ambulatory experience as an LPN preferred.

3. Strong interpersonal, oral, written communication, and collaborative skills.

4. Computer literate. Knowledge of EMR is a plus.

5. Bilingual English/ Spanish required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The physical demands of the position require mobility to assist patients, as well as the ability to stand, bend and lift up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.'

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Work Remotely

• No

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)
• Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff is required to wear a mask onsite. Mask is provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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