Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Would you like a career in health care with the region’s leading community health center?

Open Door Family Medical Centers has an outstanding opportunity for you as a Licensed Practical Nurse in our site Mount Kisco, NY.

You are eligible to participate in Open Door's retention bonus plan, which pays a quarterly bonus of $1000.00 beginning the first quarter following 3 months of employment. The retention bonus plan will continue until December 2022 and will be re-evaluated at that time.

Joining Open Door, you will experience not just a change in jobs but in your quality of life, with challenging and rewarding career options open to you, ongoing training and development, as well as a competitive salary, annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Let’s arrange a time to talk by phone. Please send resume to Nancy Rodriguez. Email: NRodriguez@odfmc.org or fax 914-941-0769, looking forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities:

• Performs and accurately records screening tests (including but not limited to blood pressure, EKG, Spiro, vision, hearing) to patients of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
• Encourages preventative care to patients of all ages.
• Motivates patients and families by giving support, showing interest and conveying understanding.
• Participates in patient counseling and education activities related to primary health care, HIV/STD prevention and treatment, child/adult health maintenance, and family planning.
• Documents necessary information in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Prepare and maintain documentation in compliance with JCAHO standards and applicable city, state and federal laws.
• Administers medications and treatments as authorized by the provider.
• Performs phlebotomy and simple laboratory procedures including but not limited to rapid strep test, urinalysis, pregnancy and tuberculosis screening.
• Assist health team in follow-up of missed appointments and non-complaint patients by telephone and mail.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as per Open Door policies and procedures.
• Review patient record one-day prior to scheduled visit to assure chart preparedness.
• Maintaining current up to date immunization record through NYSIIS.
• Follows current ACIP guidelines.
• Participates in the storage and maintenance of medications and immunizations.
• If Designated as responsible for Bio Hazardous Waste removal, complete online training and receive certificate prior to completing this task.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an approved school of practical nursing
• Associates Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current Practical Nurse License in NYS
• 2+ years previous experience in nursing preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred
• Current CPR Certification
• Phlebotomy/blood draw experience.
• Knowledgeable of the nursing process
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse patient and staff environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-based care environment
• Highly organized, flexible, and self-directed, able to multi-task
• Responsive and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Excellent judgment skills and ability to prioritize tasks