Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Primary Function:To deliver nursing care under the supervision of the registered nurse and/or physician.Duties and Responsibilities:General:Adheres to agency policies and procedures regarding confidentialityParticipates in quality improvement activitiesCommunicates effectively with patients and staffMaintains a professional manner in interacting with patients and staffAdheres to infection control principlesParticipates in and contributes to Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance activities and functions as needed.Specific:Maintains clean, safe, orderly work environmentPerforms supportive duties to maintain efficient patient flowPrepares patients for examinations and proceduresPrepares rooms for examinations and proceduresAssists providers with examinations and proceduresPerforms routine diagnostic testsCollects and processes specimensPrepares and administers medications as directed by the health care providerReviews lab results and reports abnormal findings to the providerMaintains equipment according to agency policyMaintains the integrity of the medical recordMaintains documentation in logs as appropriateProvides patient educationAdminister immunizations for adults and childrenRecognizes emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnelRequires regular attendanceAttends meetings as requiredPerforms other relevant duties as assigned or requestedPhysical Demands: Requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. Evening work may be required.Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of New York. Three years experience in a health care setting. Computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Preferred Qualifications: Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state of New York. Five years experience in an ambulatory health care setting. Computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

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