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RN/ LPN (Cheektowaga)

Community Health Systems

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • $31.61–$38.15 Per Hour

Highlights

This position is responsible for providing direction to Medical Assistants and/or Licensed Practical Nurses and performing various nursing duties to support patient care. Minimum Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBuffalo, NY
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$31.61–$38.15 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1985
Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

Description

Job Opportunity

The RN/LPN (Cheektowaga) will deliver nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Provider. This position is responsible for providing direction to Medical Assistants and/or Licensed Practical Nurses and performing various nursing duties to support patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide direction and guidance to Medical Assistants and/or Licensed Practical Nurses.
  • Triage patient phone calls and patient visits.
  • Provide case management for patients.
  • Deliver care to patients requiring nurse-only visits.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
  • Perform supportive duties to maintain efficient patient flow.
  • Prepare rooms and assist Medical Providers with examinations and procedures.
  • Perform routine diagnostic tests.
  • Collect and process specimens.
  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by the healthcare provider.
  • Review lab results and report abnormal findings to the providers.
  • Maintain supplies for patient rooms.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
  • Maintain a professional manner in interacting with patients and staff.
  • Maintain the integrity of the medical record.
  • Document activities in appropriate logs.
  • Provide patient education.

Physical Demands: This role requires periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Evening work may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  • One year of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  • Three years of experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
  • Experience with an Electronic Medical Record System.

Pay Range:

  • RN: $31.61 - $38.15/hr.
  • LPN: $21.91 - $26.45/hr.

Union Affiliation: This position is affiliated with 1199 SEIU.

About Company

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

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