Licensed Practical Nurse

Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited) was formerly known as Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS, Metro Division. Our new name better reflects our wide array of services and programs and the diversity of people with disabilities that our agency supports. CP Unlimited is one of the New York City's largest and most comprehensive community service organizations serving people with developmental disabilities and their families

We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to support both our residential and day program settings.

POSITION DUTIES :

• Administers general nursing care, vaccinations, wound and patient care to Health Center patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Follows the direction and guidance of the Charge Nurse in providing and coordinating patient care.
• Greets patients and their family members / caregivers with a positive and encouraging attitude.
• Performs patient vital signs, ECG, phlebotomy and other patient tests as needed.
• Obtains patient history, and reconciles accurate medication lists and any information the physician / consultant provider requests, and records them into the patients' Electronic Health Record.
• Ensures lab reports, radiology and diagnostic reports are attached to the patients' chart / paperwork at the time of visit.
• Communicates effectively with staff members, patients, nurses, pharmacies, diagnostic and treatment centers, and other physician offices in order to ensure the continuity of patient care.
• Assists physicians / consultant providers with medical procedures and treatments, and examines all documents and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for accuracy and completeness.
• Records the administration of vaccines, diagnostic tests, and any other patient information accurately and timely into the EHR.
• Tracks, verifies and documents the receipt / completion of outside patient referrals.
• Records and ensures appropriate follow-up of critical / abnormal tests and lab results.
• Ensures timely transmittal and faxing of Electronic and paper prescriptions.
• Notifies the appropriate person of patient medication changes and / or special plan of care instructions.
• Attends meetings / in-services as required by Health Center policies and as needed.
• Collaborates with the health care team to ensure proper patient care and coordination.
• Communicates effectively and uses appropriate judgment when making decisions.
• Obtains patient Prior Authorizations for medications, diagnostic tests and services as needed.
• Monitors vaccine expiration dates and medical supplies for stock, cleanliness and working order and notifies the Charge Nurse as needed.
• Assists the physicians / provider consultants with the EHR, monitors patient progress notes for completeness and notifies the provider to close-out (lock) EHR notes at the end of clinic sessions.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality by abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

We offer a competitive salary and an enviable list of comprehensive benefits which includes four weeks' vacation, personal and holiday days, tuition reimbursement, license renewal and / conference / workshop reimbursement, medical, dental, life insurance, and 403(b). Working for Constructive Partnerships Unlimited may also qualify you to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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