About the role
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Reports: Director of Nursing
Locations: Full-Time Positions Available (Bronx, NY 10461)
Schedule: Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm
Salary Range: $70k-74k Annualized with Comprehensive Benefits and Paid Time Off
Job Summary:
Care for the Homeless (CFH) provides outpatient healthcare and supportive services to underserved communities, regardless of ability to pay. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports patient care through patient intake, vital signs collection, clinical testing, injections, procedure support, and EMR documentation.
Key Duties and responsibilities:
* Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LPN is responsible for completing patient intake/screening, providing patient education, and discharging patients.
* Retrieve laboratory and radiology reports for the medical or behavioral health practitioners to review.
* Obtain and accurately document the patient’s family and social history, vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and pain), height, weight, oxygen saturation, and body mass index (BMI). Performs basic audio and visual screening.
* Administer vaccines, medications, or treatments and fulfill specific orders as indicated by the Practitioner (i.e. intramuscular, etc.).
* Perform point of care testing (i.e. urinalysis, rapid strep, rapid flu test, INR, phlebotomy, urine pregnancy test, and glucose testing).
* Remove sutures or staples under the supervision of a physician or other appropriately licensed person, provide that the patient is evaluated, at a minimum, immediately before the procedure by an appropriately licensed professional.
* Assist Practitioner with examinations and procedures.
* Prepare and organize exam room supplies. Prepare the exam table, ensure supplies are not expired and are maintained in an organized manner in the cabinets, ensure all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available for the Practitioner's use.
* Maintain emergency bags, oxygen tanks, refrigerator logs, and other clinical equipment per CFH protocols.
* Maintain supply inventory, order medications, immunizations, and other supplies. Maintain accurate count and records of controlled substances.
* Clean, disinfect and pack instruments for sterilization, maintain instrument sterilization logs.
* Perform duties in accordance with Department of Health (DOH) guidelines and practice accepted infection control measures in accordance with OSHA blood-borne pathogens standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and the organization's policies and procedures.
* Perform clerical functions, including but not limited to: patient registration, appointment check-in/check-out, appointment scheduling, verifying insurance, updating PCP, applying sliding fee as appropriate, answering the telephone, relaying messages, assisting Practitioner with completing medical forms, and scan documents into the patient's EMR.
* Respond to clinic or shelter emergencies, activate 911 or assess and assist with resuscitation or overdose events (as part of a clinical team)
* Perform other related duties
Education
* Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program required. (OR Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program - Nursing
* Current and unrestricted New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
* Current CPR/BLS certification required.
Experience
* Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience preferred, preferably in a community health, outpatient, primary care, or ambulatory care setting.
* Respond to clinic or shelter emergencies, activate 911 or assess and assist with resuscitation or overdose events (as part of a clinical team)
* Experience working with Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems preferred.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical documentation standards.
* Understanding HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality requirements, and healthcare compliance standards.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain schedules, and organize clinical information effectively.
Skills & Competencies
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
* Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and patient engagement skills.
* Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
* Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond professionally to sensitive or confidential situations.
* Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and maintaining established service excellence standards.
* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying supplies or equipment as needed.
Preferred Attributes
* Experience serving underserved or vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness.
* Bilingual skills are a plus.
* Commitment to Care for the Homeless' mission of providing high-quality healthcare and supportive services to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.