Human Services & Neighborhood Centers

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
Administration and documentation of medication.
Coordinate and direct clinic activities e.g.: scheduling , triage, treatments, first aid, assisting with physician exams, vital signs, height and weights, vison and hearing , collects specimens, transcription of physician orders. Documents accordingly in EMR.
Performs select clinical testing.
Provides and coordinates care for the child in the infirmary e.g. admission and discharge   medication administration , treatments,  vital signs, assists with  hygiene and  meals
Conduct checks of emergency medical equipment as needed
Monitors and documents vaccine refrigerator /freezer temperatures as mandated by regulatory guidelines.
Monitors immunization inventory, notifies appropriate personnel as needed.
Assist with providing health education to child, family and child care staff.
Accepts pharmacy delivery and ensure proper storage of medication.
Maintains and organizes exam rooms
Supervise Medical Aides.
Assume charge nurse responsibilities under direction of RN.
Assists with immunizations under the supervision of an RN /MD
Participates in the orientation and training of new medical staff.
Medical trips as assigned.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Position Qualifications:

Graduate of Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing and licensed in New York
Valid NYS Drivers License in good standing
Experience as LPN preferably in Pediatric, psychiatry or residential care.
BLS Certified
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