Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Queens

　　Reports to: Head Nurse

　　136-26 37th Avenue

　　Flushing, New York, 11354

　　United States

　　Responsibilities :

　　Perform nursing tasks and procedures under the direction of the registered nurse or authorized health care providers

　　Perform patient interview, take and record medical history, and prepare patients for provider/nurse visit

　　Perform and record standard vital signs

　　Collect laboratory specimens as ordered

　　Assist provider in procedures using sterile or aseptic techniques

　　Execute medical orders from selected authorized health care providers

　　Collaborate with the care team to provide self-management support by counseling patients on medical problems, medication use, diet and disease prevention and health promotion

　　Participate in nursing Quality Improvement (QI) projects and other related clinical QI activities

　　Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies

　　Maintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport

　　Participate in team problem-solving methods

　　Perform other unit specific duties as assigned

　　Minimum Qualifications :

　　Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with current license and registration in the State of New York

　　Basic CPR (BCLS) Certification required

　　Current NYS Infection Control & Barrier Precaution Training Certificate

　　Prior work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred

　　Bilingual in English/Chinese preferred

　　Compensation and Benefits :

　　Salary: $60,000.00 - 65,000.00 per year

　　Medical insurance

　　Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

　　403(b) retirement savings plan

　　Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

　　Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

　　The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program