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Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Queens

Reports to: Head Nurse

136-26 37th Avenue

Queens, New York, 11354

United States

Responsibilities :

+ Perform nursing tasks and procedures under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers

+ Perform patient interview, take and record medical history, and prepare patients for provider/nurse visit

+ Perform and record standard vital signs

+ Collect laboratory specimens as ordered

+ Assist provider in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques

+ Execute medical orders from selected authorized health care providers

+ Collaborate with the care team to provide self-management support by counseling patients on medical problems, medication use, diet and disease prevention and health promotion

+ Participate in nursing Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related clinical QI activities

+ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies

+ Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport

+ Participate in team problem-solving methods

+ Perform other unit specific duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

+ Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with current license and registration in the State of New York

+ Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required

+ Current NYS Infection Control & Barrier Precaution Training Certificate

+ Prior work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred

+ Bilingual in English/Chinese preferred

Compensation and Benefits :

+ Salary: $60,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year

+ Medical insurance

+ Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

+ 403(b) retirement savings plan

+ Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

+ Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

+ Continuing medical education time and allowance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

+ The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program