Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN - Part-time / Full-time / Flexible Opportunities

Jericho Road Community Health Center is seeking LPNs who are interested in part-time hours with very flexible scheduling. You will have the ability to design your schedule, in conjunction with nursing leadership, within our hours of operation. This position is of available in multiple statuses, within the Nursing Department, working across all JRCHC medical sites.

Work with a Purpose

Jericho Road Community Health Center offers the opportunity to be engaged in a movement far larger than any one individual. We believe that we can all be people of positive influence. We influence each other, our clients and patients, our families and communities. We are part of a global team that influences the health and wellbeing of communities internationally. Every day, Jericho Road's mission of caring for communities and advocating for systemic health equity guides us in our collective purpose. We are looking for individuals who share that goal and are committed to that service. As a federally qualified health center (FQHC), our organization's mission is deeply rooted in making fundamental change in the communities we serve, advocating for social justice and meeting people where they are. With global clinics across the world, the impact you make will transcend borders, with opportunities to engage in meaningful work at our Sierra Leone, Goma or Nepal global clinics.

Why Jericho : Jericho Road offers competitive pay and benefits including medical (single-high coverage paid in full by employer), HSA, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance benefit, supplemental insurances, tuition discounts, generous paid time off, the opportunity for global travel to our three global health clinics, and loan forgiveness for applicable positions. Jericho Road values both work and life. The option for a flexible 40-hour workweek is possible within certain teams.

Responsibilities :

• Provide direct patient care from birth on in a busy FQHC
• Demonstrate knowledge of current standards of practice and perform current nursing practice expectations within established guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with clinician (MD, NP, PA, CNM, DO) to provide excellent clinical care.
• Collect samples (i.e. blood, urine, stool or sputum) from patients and perform routine laboratory tests (i.e. lead, hgb, glucose, strep)
• Prepare patients for examinations, testing, or treatments for all visit types
• Perform EKG and spirometry
• Perform daily pre visit planning with assigned medical provider per protocol
• Administer vaccinations according to NYS and CDC guidelines for adult and pediatric patients
• Administer IM medications as ordered (Toradol, B12, Phenergan, Cetriaxone, etc)
• Conduct telephonic communication with patients regarding test results and follow up care needs
• Maintain a clean work space and stocked and cleaned exam rooms.
• Ensure all clinical care is delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds goals and expectations for clinical outcomes, quality assurance standards, state / local regulations, and patient satisfaction.
• Complete all patient charting and ensure all patient records are current / complete with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications :

Hourly Rate : $26.00-28.00 an hour. Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related components.

Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated or required by your role within the organization and the overall missional objectives of the organization.

Jericho Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equity of opportunity for all.