Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - HERRC (Notional)

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The Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse is responsiblefor providing services for on-site clinic health units / shelters or events for Acuity Commercial and Government contracts for rapid deployments to support emergency and disaster efforts.

This is a temporary position and length of assignment may vary based on operational needs and client requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Candidates must be local to New York City.

Location : New York City

Must be licensed in the state of New York

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.

Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.

Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy.

Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.

Responds to a variety of inquiries of varying complexity by using knowledge and an understanding of established policies, procedures, and practices for safeguarding information (HIPAA, PHI, PII), including maintaining confidentiality of all company proprietary information.

Maintains professionalism, ethical standards, discretion, candor, privacy and confidentiality of all company proprietary information, meetings, communication, and documents, including implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization.

Performs duties in a safe manner and follows the corporate safety policy.

Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with contract requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduated from an accredited Nursing school.

Active and unrestricted New York LVN State license or compact state license and the ability to be favorably credentialed.

2 years of experience as a License Vocational Nurse.

BLS or CPR certification.

Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.

Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.

Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and / or command priorities.

Preferred Qualifications :

ACLS and PALS certification.

3 years' experience as an LVN.

Bilingual Spanish / English preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Due to varied current global health climate, additional personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines may apply. Employees may potentially be working in an environment supporting the medical response to an emergency health crisis created by a highly infectious disease, COVID-19.

The position will require walking, standing, or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day.

Under urgent or emergency situations, the incumbent may need to run, sprint, or run up or down stairs.

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is :

Acuity-CHS, LLC