Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in Poughkeepsie.
A Licensed Practical Nurse renders nursing care to patients, within unit of the Center or authorized community site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Center. She/he will perform job duties in compliance with systems and job specific stands, and additional duties or tasks as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse:
- Interviews and maintains patient’s medical record to include: nursing observation; health history to include past and present use of medication; vital signs; vision/hearing tests; medications and treatments given; Reactions to tests i.e. PPD measurements; laboratory test results, utilizes patient identifiers. (PEAs, PhQ, Pain, Smoke Status, etc.) CDSS and ensure that CVRs are completed as needed
- Perform in-house labs, collect specimens for out-side labs perform quality control in accordance with organizational protocols.
- Complete and update all assigned tasks & logs
- Initiates follow-up as necessary (as directed by provider) i.e. encounter, labs, close non-billables, etc
- Does health teaching as indicated by physician, diagnosis and/or inquires by patient. Directs patient to Registered Nurse as necessary.
- Will collect data on patients under supervision of the Registered Nurse or provider. May not triage; may not interpret patient clinical data or act independently on such data.
Minimum Education Requirement: High school diploma/ GED
Preferred Education Requirement: Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program - Nursing
Minimum Work Related Experience: 0-1 year
Preferred Work Related Experience: 2-4 years
Minimum Licensure:
- Valid New York State LPN License
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control Certification
- Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
Professional Development, Education and Loan Assistance Benefit Programs
Sun River Health is committed in fostering continued growth, education, and professional advancement across its organization. Through a range of development opportunities and loan repayment programs employees are supported at every stage of their careers.
Eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in federal and state loan repayment or loan forgiveness programs, including those administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) with support provided throughout the application process.
In addition, Sun River Health offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program for eligible employees that supports job-related coursework completed through accredited institutions, helping employees continue building their skills and advancing their careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
- Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
