Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community. WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more! GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- While demonstrating excellent customer service, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Whitney Young Health (WYH) assists the Medical Providers to provide maximum quality patient care and education.
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective means of patient flow within the Medical Units.
- The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is also responsible for ensuring a safe environment while in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (i.e.
- OSHA, NYSDOH) within exam areas.
- SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Age Specific Criteria for LPN: Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to provide care to the age groups served (birth and above).
- Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development.
- Interpret age-specific responses to treatment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific safety precautions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific medication dosages and side effects.
- Communicate in an age-specific manner.
- Provide age-specific data to other caregivers.
- Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific anticipatory guidance.
- Operation / Planning responsibilities for LPN: Views daily schedule in EMR, and promptly rooms patients.
- Consistently completes assignments in a timely manner with minimal assistance or overtime.
- Seeks and accepts additional assignments.
- Sets up exam rooms, office and stocks supplies daily and as needed Assists with orientation of new employees.
- Escorts and directs patients to exam rooms, and support services.
- Adequately prepares patients and exam rooms as appropriate for the type of medical visit.
- Cleans rooms and equipment used in between each patient with provided disinfectant wipes.
- Under the direct supervision of a medical provider or RN, assists with triage procedures.
- Recognizes and communicates changes in patient condition to providers in a timely manner.
- Plans for and demonstrates flexibility in personal work flow in response to changes in patient condition and unit workload.
- Assists patients with the process of eligibility and obtaining services through various patient assistance programs in collaboration with RN Care Coordinator and other team members.
- Ensures paperwork for patients under provider that is assigned is completed (i.e. prior authorizations, transportation services, prescription services, etc).
- Reviews EMR to determine if health screenings are current.
- Maintains license, registration and certifications as required.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as requested.
- Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality.
- Maintains efficient, effective flow of patients by establishing work flow priorities.
- Demonstrates knowledge of current immunization practices.
- Data collection / Documentation responsibilities for LPN: Consistently takes and records accurate vital signs.
- Accurately collects and records patient data.
- Obtains computer patient data as necessary.
- Recognizes high risk situations and reports them immediately.
- Accurately collects CQI data and other data as required (i.e. clinical and referral logs, quality control documents).
- Maintains accurate patient telephone and written correspondence.
- Consistently maintains legible documentation.
- Accurately completes charting, referral, lab and other forms.
- Implementation responsibilities for LPN: Demonstrates acceptable technical skills in providing patient care.
- Consistently follows established protocols or clinical guidelines in providing patient care.
- Consistently follows infection control policies in administering patient care.
- Consistently provides patient care in consideration of age related requirements.
- Consistently reinforces patient and family teaching.
- Administers medications safely in accordance with relevant policies.
- Assists any provider as needed.
- Considers patient age and special needs in all care rendered.
- Keeps customers informed of delays.
- Miscellaneous: Demonstrates excellence in both internal and external customer service.
- Understands and is able to effectively communicate HIPAA compliance, corporate compliance and client confidentiality.
- Ensures and/or remains in compliance with local, state, and federal regulation, i.e.
- DHHS HRSA and NYSDOH, and all accreditation standards (e.g.
- Joint Commission and NCQA-PCMH).
- Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals as defined by the Joint Commission and Whitney M.
- Young Jr.
- Health Center.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
