Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek 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 support our new Amityville, NY site.

A Licensed Practical Nurse renders nursing care to patients, within unit of the Center or authorized community site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Center. She/he will perform job duties in compliance with systems and job specific stands, and additional duties or tasks as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse:

• Interviews and maintains patient medical record to include: nursing observation; health history to include past and present use of medication; vital signs; vision/hearing tests; medications and treatments given; Reactions to tests i.e. PPD measurements; laboratory test results, utilizes patient identifiers. (PEAs, PhQ, Pain, Smoke Status, etc.) CDSS and ensure that CVRs are completed as needed
• Perform in-house labs, collect specimens for out-side labs perform quality control in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Complete and update all assigned tasks & logs
• Initiates follow-up as necessary (as directed by provider) i.e. encounter, labs, close non-billables, etc
• Does health teaching as indicated by physician, diagnosis and/or inquires by patient. Directs patient to Registered Nurse as necessary.
• Will collect data on patients under supervision of the Registered Nurse or provider. May not triage; may not interpret patient clinical data or act independently on such data.

Minimum Education Requirement: High school diploma/ GEDPreferred Education Requirement: Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program - NursingMinimum Work Related Experience: 0-1 yearPreferred Work Related Experience: 2-4 yearsMinimum Licensure: Valid New York State LPN License CPR Certification
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• Infection Control Certification

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need – no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amityville, NY 11701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Applicant should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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