- Medical Health Associates of Western New York PLLC
- Williamsville, NY
- 02-06-2024
Job Description
Suburban Pediatrics is looking for LPNs to join their team!
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Division: Suburban Pediatrics
Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports to: Nursing Management
JOB SUMMARY: The LPN will focus on providing high-quality care to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in an office setting. LPNs play an important role in helping our patients pursue a healthy future by providing clinical care and support to the providers, patients, and their families. Employees make a positive impact by demonstrating the Company's Core Values while in the workplace: Integrity, Making a Difference, Positivity, Adaptability, Compassion, and Teamwork. LPNs perform nursing functions in accordance with Medical Health Associates of WNY policy and procedure and as directed by management and/or providers.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate the primary goal of customer satisfaction through positive interactions with patients, parents, providers, colleagues, and other members of the patient care team in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner.
- Provide and assist with direct patient care including exam/procedure prep, screenings, initial assessments (for sick and well visits), patient exams, and clinical procedures.
- Efficiently carry out administration and documentation of medications, immunizations, and obtaining specimens as ordered by the providers.
- Assist providers with clinical procedures (such as suturing, obtaining specimen for culture), and conduct catheterizations.
- Administer nebulizer treatment. Obtain respiratory rate, pulse ox, pulmonary functions, and peak flow meter, when applicable.
- Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
- Assist with stocking supplies and cleaning/preparing rooms and equipment.
- Schedule visits which are timely, appropriate, and sensitive to patient needs as clinically indicated and/or as directed by supervisors of the care team.
- Gather patient information by telephone; Prepare and review patient records to meet specifications for triage messages, documentation, and organization.
- Communicate with parents/patients regarding questions arising from visit, follow-up instructions, or scheduling of additional testing as directed by supervisors of the care team.
- Provide health education information and health teaching to parents/patients as directed by the provider.
- Accurately communicate to pharmacies any necessary information needed per provider. This may include verbal prescription requests or prior authorizations.
- Support change and new programs to improve patient care and staff morale.
- Follow policy/procedure to perform, record, and report laboratory tests while maintaining universal precautions and infection control precautions.
- Protect the privacy and security of confidential and sensitive patient information.
- Assist with training and serve as a resource for other staff.
- Perform any other tasks as assigned by the nurse manager, or as directed by a provider.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current NYS Licensure and registration required.
- Current CPR Certification.
- One year experience preferred in: pediatric, clinical, or office nursing.