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