Licensed Practical Nurse

Sun River Health provides the highest quality comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non‑Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County.

Sun River Health is currently seeking a full‑time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in our Wyandanch, Long Island (NY) location.

**** $2,700 Sign‑On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants – Terms and Conditions Apply ****

Job Type: Full‑Time

Pay: $29.00 – 33.00 per hour

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Regional Nurse Manager or Medical Provider.

• Accurately collects clinical data on patients and demonstrates competency in performing clinical interventions and reports abnormalities to Medical Provider or RN
• Documents nursing observations, interventions, and patient’s response to treatment in patient records
• Demonstrated competency in performing venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and facilitates the prompt and accurate processing and distribution of specimens collected
• Ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate care within the delivery system and facilitates internal and external referrals in collaboration with the RN
• Attends internal and external educational seminars/ staff trainings
• Performs all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested, during emergencies
• Administer prescribed medication to clients and keeps accurate records of all medication administered in accordance with law and Sun River Health policies and procedures
• Ensure that SRH standard procedures and workflows are implemented and followed, including but not limited to: medication management, pre‑visit planning, team huddles, accurate and timely completion of Nursing Quality Logs, exam room readiness, ordering and storing supplies and equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and provide age‑appropriate and culturally sensitive care, including use of medical interpreters as indicated
• Functions as preceptor to students, new hire candidates and other clinical team members/ staff when needed
• Utilizes standing orders in accordance with Sun River Health policies and procedures
• Attend mandated training and demonstrate competence on all nursing procedures, including relevant lab procedures
• Perform direct patient care duties of an LPN: interview patients for health history, prepare equipment and assist practitioner during examination and treatment of patients, document in patient’s medical record according to SRH standard and gather information from patients as needed.
• Provides educational information to patients for health promotion and disease prevention to improve health outcomes

• Required:
  
  High school diploma/ GED/ Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program - Nursing required
• Minimum Work‑Related
  
  Experience:
  
  0‑1 year
• Preferred Work‑Related
  
  Experience:
  
  2‑4 years

• Valid New York State LPN License
• CPR/BLS‑HCP

Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need. Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community. With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975.

Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high‑quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.

In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical,…