LPN

The Community Health Center of Niagara (CHCN) is searching for an experienced LPN to join our team. The LPN delivers nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Physician

CHCN offers competitive pay and benefits for Full and Part Time staff including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k, Tuition Assistance and Paid Time Off.

Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Adheres to agency policies and procedures regarding confidentiality
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff
• Maintains a professional manner in interacting with patients and staff
• Adheres to infection control principles
• Participates in and contributes to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities and functions as needed.

Specific:

• Maintains clean, safe, orderly work environment
• Performs supportive duties to maintain efficient patient flow
• Prepares patients for examinations and procedures
• Prepares rooms for examinations and procedures
• Assists providers with examinations and procedures
• Performs routine diagnostic tests
• Collects and processes specimens
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by the health care provider
• Reviews lab results and reports abnormal findings to the provider
• Maintains equipment according to agency policy
• Maintains the integrity of the medical record
• Maintains documentation in logs as appropriate
• Provides patient education
• Administer immunizations for adults and children
• Recognizes emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel
• Requires regular attendance
• Attends meetings as required
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned or requested

Physical Demands: Requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Evening work may be required.

Salary Status: Hourly; non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of New York. Three years experience in a health care setting. Computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of New York. Five years experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Union position 1199SEIU

Hourly Rate: $22.78 - $27.51