Licensed Practical Nurse

DescriptionAt Neighborhood Health Center, you’ll find a kind and rewarding workplace with a fulfilling mission of providing impactful healthcare while striving for health equity.

Neighborhood is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Western New York. Together, we provide high quality care to diverse individuals and families, regardless of ability to pay.

Responsibilities : Performs nursing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care under direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physicianAdminister medications and provide treatments prescribed by providersPerforms immunizations and injectionsAssists in facilitating patient flow for the provider to ensure a seamless and efficient patient flowMaintains the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc.

Performs all CLIA waiver tests and ensures all tests are up to dateDemonstrates proper placement and documentation of PPDComplies patient information in the absence of an RN and consults with medical providerRequirements : Graduated from an accredited one or two year nursing schoolMust possess a current NYS License as a Practical NurseMust have current CPR certificationExceptional attention to detail and follow-throughSuperb organizational skillsStrong influencing skillsSelf-starter with the ability to work proactively and take initiativeResults-oriented;

creative and persistent in accomplishing tasksSolutions-driven with a systems orientationHighly responsive, timely, accurate and thorough in follow-up and follow-throughHourly Rate : $23.

63 - $25.50 (based on a full-time, 40 hour work week). Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

This position offers a sign-on bonus for external hires, paid in installment's throughout the employee's successful first year of employment.

Why Neighborhood?There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Neighborhood. We offer a kind, diverse, team-based work environment with competitive compensation and potential bonus, as well as comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 403b match, health savings accounts, generous paid time off and loan forgiveness, if applicable.

Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to the practice of equity and inclusion.QualificationsLicenses & CertificationsRequiredCPRLPN