Licensed Practical Nurse Park Slope Family Health Center

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program.

The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse Park Slope Family Health Center.

In this role, the successful candidate The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the Registered Nurse in the implementation of the nursing process on his/her assigned patients. The practice of nursing as an LPN is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding health teaching health counseling and provisions of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, taking into consideration the age, growth and development of the individual.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient's cultural background
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with the mission, goals and values of Lutheran Health Care.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patients.
• Administers medication therapy and vaccines as ordered by the provider.
• Communicates patient care needs to ancillary staff and follow up accordingly
• Observes, reports and documents significant physical, psychological or safety status changes in patient's condition to the RN/PSC/Provider promptly.
• Provides health education based on patient's needs.
  
  Documents patient response to treatment/teaching in the medical record.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in preparing patients for diagnostic, operative treatments and procedures
• Performs and/or assists patients with treatments/procedures.

To qualify you must have a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

1-2 years of experience in hospital based nursing, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn. Ambulatory care experience preferred

Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule

NYS LPN License

Bilingual in languages based on site's needs

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained..

LPN

To qualify you must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing School

NYS LPN License

1-2 years of experience in hospital based or outpatient nursing required

Ambulatory care experience preferred

Experience with the underserved preferred

BLS required

NYS Infection Control certificate

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being:…