Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

The Floating Hospital provides exceptional and compassionate healthcare to families in need. Our commitment is the same as it was more than 150 years ago: unrestricted healthcare to all who walk through our doors. We provide care regardless of immigration and insurance status, or the ability to pay. The Floating Hospital welcomes individuals of all ages, from infants, school age children (5+), youth and adults.

The Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Vaccine Administration Manager, the successful LPN selected for this role will administer vaccines to patients across the life span, with a heavy emphasis on pediatrics. Prior experience working in a hospital or physician's office preferred.

Main Responsibilities:

• Reviews Medical Record for vaccination administration after receiving order from provider. Addresses any concerns with ordering provider.
• Obtains correct vaccination(s) from refrigerator. Compares and confirms vaccination(s) and dose ordered to what was retrieved.
• Correctly identifies patient in exam room using name and date of birth.
• Administers vaccine(s) as ordered.
• Disposes of medical waste and hazardous waste, as per OSHA guidelines and clinic protocols.
• Documents vaccine type, manufacturer, lot number, and anatomical location of administration in the EHR.
• Provides patient and/or guardian with most current Vaccination Information Sheet (VIS).
• Updates new VIS when notified by CDC and shares with Satellite site MAs.
• Reviews CIR, generates list of needed vaccines and provides completed list to Front Desk/Registration Staff for recalls.
• Updates and revises CIR of any patients’ information and scans vaccine records into EMR.
• Monitors and records twice daily refrigerator and freezer temperatures, as well as minimum and maximum refrigerator and freezer temperatures, resetting the memory each time.
• Assists MAs at Satellite sites with any questions/concerns as well as performs satellite-site visits for vaccine/refrigerator compliance when assigned.
• Prepares Excursion Incident reports in conjunction with all Shelter site MA’s or other LPNs; calling manufacturers and sending completed reports review.
• Prepares a Clinical Inventory Sheet (CIS) of the monthly inventory of all vaccinations at assigned site.
• At LIC site, stock medication cupboard will be checked monthly for any expired medications; rotating oldest medications to front; discarding those already expired.
• Reports VFC expired or spoiled vaccines electronically in the CIR for each specific site, and coordinates packaging of spoiled vaccines for pickup by the delivering entity.
• Enters newly received vaccine information into EMR; i.e. vaccine name, manufacturer, lot number, expiration date, quantity.
• Follows and demonstrates strict infection control guidelines to ensure proper clinic environment.
• Follows sharps policy and procedure and demonstrates understanding.
• Participates with clinical staff for in-service training, to ensure that nursing staff functions meet quality improvement standards.
• Implements recommendations from Quality Improvement Team and Infection Control Committee, as requested.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience; pediatric experience is REQUIRED.
• Must have an active, unrestricted NYS LPN license.
• Prior experience with EMR system.
• Valid basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.