The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed health care practitioner that provides medical care and works as part of a clinical team to ensure smooth continuum of care for identified patients, many of which are high risk. This includes facilitating the efficient flow of patients through the clinic and providing direct patient care under the direction of a provider. Also, performs immunization and medication administration tasks, assists with client follow-up and chart maintenance, and keeps exam rooms, lab area, and bathrooms clean.
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Knowledge of new trends and techniques in Nursing. Current NYS LPN license. Minimum of 2 yrs. clinical experience preferred. Current BLS certification required.
North Country Family Health Center is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, one of 1,400 in the country. Community Health Centers offer "one-stop shopping" - primary and preventive healthcare visits, dental, and mental health services; case management; insurance enrollment; and WIC services... all conveniently located, coordinated, and tailored to meet patient's needs. We provide you with high quality, patient-centered, affordable, and accessible care. Our staff can help guide you through the complex healthcare system to help you get the care you need from us or others. North Country Family Health Center believes everyone deserves high quality, affordable healthcare. We accept private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and offer a sliding fee scale for patients based on family size and income. We are dedicated to reducing barriers to care such as cost, lack of insurance, and transportation. This Health Center receives Health and Human Services funding and has Federal Public Health Service deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
