Licensed Practical Nurse - Bethpage at AdvantageCare Physicians in bethpage, New York

Job Description:

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is one of the largest primary and specialty care practices in New York City. With more than 35 medical offices and over half a million patients across all five boroughs* and Long Island, ACPNY aspires to be a home for health for the communities we serve. This vision is accomplished through a “whole you” care approach that recognizes the physical, mental, and lifestyle factors that impact a patient’s health. When our teams of providers, nurses, and specialists work together, we can get patients in sooner, answer their questions in real time, and give them the support they need to achieve their health goals. ACPNY is also driven by a commitment to diversity, an unyielding desire to deliver high-quality care, and community-focused collaboration. By integrating these behaviors into our day-to-day operations, ACPNY strives to always create healthier futures for our patients.
*BronxDocs medical offices are affiliates of AdvantageCare Physicians.

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to clinic patients under supervision of physicians and Patient/Clinical Services Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs and weight.
• Assists physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Provides basic patient care as ordered.
• Documents all activities/interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/ prescribed, etc., in the medical record.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions.
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines, and confidentiality policies.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• LPN Certification
• New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license
• IV Certified
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification preferred
• Minimum of one year professional nursing experience.
• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff and others.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Clinic experience.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 220EC