Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse – Clinic Site works in a remote clinic location to serve a specific population's nursing needs. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in providing safe, quality patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care

Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements

Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the Clinic policies and patient care outcome standard

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education

Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility

Administers vaccines or any necessary medications

Makes follow-up phone calls to the patients

Inputs information into the computer

Helps stock and maintain the cleanliness of the facility

Minimum Requirements:

Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License

One year experience as an LPN/LVN preferred

One year experience in a clinic setting preferred

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

General Comments

HWL Req: 1305

F/T LPN

M-F 8a-4:30p

10 Hagan Drive, Suite 300, Rochester NY

Float to all other Derm locations

Ambulatory experience preferred

Submittal Req's: Resume, NYS RN License, References, recent Skills Checklist, Certifications(i.e. ACLS, BLS)

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Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.