Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Upper East Side

AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.

Summary of Position

• The Licensed Practical Nurse position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients.

Principal Accountabilities

Administrative:

• Obtains, verifies and records health history of patients.
  
• Prepares equipment to efficiently draw blood.
  
• Monitors inventory of medical supplies and orders when necessary.
  
• Reports malfunctioning machinery to Administration.

Communication:

• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating physician advice and/or instructions.

Clinical:

• Provides physician support by checking height
  
• Provides basic patient care by administering medications
  
• Assists other healthcare professionals in performing exams
  
• Follows established procedures for infection control

Patient Services:

• Organizes patient flow and accompanies patient to exam room.
  
• Sets up and cleans exam room before, between and after patient visits.
  

• Performs other job-related duties as required