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Job Description: Travel between sites as necessary; Long Island Select Healthcare Inc. (LISH) is a comprehensive network of community health centers. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides Article 16 and 28 clinic services at 8 locations across Suffolk County, New York. We are a multi-specialty healthcare provider caring for our community through Primary and Specialty Medical Care, Dental, Behavioral Health, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology. We currently provide care to over 7,000 patients and have an annual operating revenue of $22m. LISH is a forward-thinking, community-oriented organization! We are a certified NYS Patient-Centered Medical Home, with a mission to make a difference in our community. Our unique offerings include a robust Chronic Care Management program, Telemedicine & Virtual Care services and integrated Primary & Behavioral Healthcare. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Long Island Select Healthcare Inc., you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in a supportive and compassionate environment. Your primary responsibility will be to assist registered nurses and physicians in delivering medical care, ensuring that patients receive the attention and treatment they need. You will be involved in monitoring patients' health, administering medications, and documenting their progress, which is essential for effective treatment plans. Additionally, you will educate patients and their families about health management and wellness, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare. Ultimately, your contributions will significantly impact the overall well-being of our patients and the efficiency of our healthcare team. To provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, nurse practitioner or physician Review daily schedule and ensure set up of medical charts each day. Collects blood samples via venipuncture and processes for lab testing, as requiredPerforms routine urine sampling via dip sticks and collection of urine samples for culture and sensitivity testing as requiredPerforms EKGs as ordered by supervising physician/nurse practitioner Assists physician(s) and advance practice professionals (ie: NP, PA) with direct patient care as needed Assists in Gynecology clinic and prepares Pap slides for lab testing Processes medical records, as required Manages and maintains waiting room, office and exam rooms, as needed Triage telephone calls Follows up pending labs, x-rays, testing, etc. Maintains office supplies and inventory and orders all medical and lab supplies Instruct patients as needed regarding procedures, self-care, office hours, etc. The information disseminated will be based upon the person's role as it relates to patient care within LISHImplements ICD-10 and CPT coding for insurance processing Applies computer concepts to office practice Monthly inspections of all emergency equipment and supplies Routine inspections of expiration dates on all supplies Schedules appointments and perform duties as assigned by the Director, Medical Director and/or Nurse Practitioner to support and ensure general medical operation of the Health CenterAgency Infection Control Committee participation at monthly meetings Adheres to Agency's policies, procedures, rules and regulations of confidentiality Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to six months' related experience and/or training; New York State licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word), as well as Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record software. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TravelThis job may require you to travel depending upon scheduling needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May come into contact with human blood or other potentially infectious materials, which may result in possible exposure to blood borne pathogens (Category 1)4x/week 10hr shift.

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Level

Mid

Location

Smithtown, NY

Occupation

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Industry

All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

Posted

2 days ago

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