What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Jamaica, NY position at Jamaica Hospital?
The Department of Ambulatory Care at Jamaica Hospital provides patients with a wide array of primary and specialty care in an outpatient setting. The department operates a main on-campus center and 9 other locations conveniently located throughout Queens and East New York. Our modern fully equipped medical facilities provide a full and comprehensive range of services for children and adults.. We are currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses with prior outpatient experience preferred (but the department will train) , for immediate full-time day shift opportunities in our Medisys Family Care Center .
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Selected candidates will administer care to patients of all ages, gender, and ailments.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE :
- Documenting nursing observations, interventions, and patient's responses to treatment
- Performing vital signs, administering medications, performing electrocardiograms, and assisting with scheduling appointments when needed.
- Collecting specimens and performing phlebotomy for lab tests.
- Collecting and performing Point of Care Testing (POCT).
- Reviewing and maintaining vaccine documentation.
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