Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Clinic

The Department of Ambulatory Care at Jamaica Hospital provides patients with a wide array of primary and specialty care in an outpatient setting. The department operates a main on-campus center and 9 other locations conveniently located throughout Queens and East New York. Our modern fully equipped medical facilities provide a full and comprehensive range of services for children and adults.. We are currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses with prior outpatient experience preferred (but the department will train), for immediate full-time day shift opportunities in our Medisys Family Care Center .RESPONSIBILITIES:Selected candidates will administer care to patients of all ages, gender, and ailments.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:Documenting nursing observations, interventions, and patient's responses to treatmentPerforming vital signs, administering medications, performing electrocardiograms, and assisting with scheduling appointments when needed.Collecting specimens and performing phlebotomy for lab tests.Collecting and performing Point of Care Testing (POCT).Reviewing and maintaining vaccine documentation.Tagged as: LPNRequirementsBilingual Spanish/English a plus.Graduate of an accredited school for licensed practical nursing.NYS Licensed Practical Nurse.Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience, in an ambulatory care setting preferred.Experience working with pediatric populations preferred.Must be available to work alternate weekends.