Yai

Special education school with integrated therapies

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBronx, NY, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Hold a Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Be able to understand and operate necessary computer equipment and software programs.
Be able to receive, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Be self-motivated.
Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Be well organized and detail oriented.
Be able to handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance.

Responsibilities

Report to the nurse manager or nurse supervisor at Premier HealthCare and meet weekly for supervision to review duties and responsibilities.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing station and ensure workflows and policies are implemented and followed as directed.
Assume the nurse supervisor’s duties when needed and provide coverage for and assistance with Patient-Centered Medical Home activities and other grants.
Supervise nursing staff, including medical assistants and, if applicable to the site, the medical secretary.
Use the required courteous greeting according to the practice’s policy script.
Ensure that each on-site provider has an assigned Licensed Practical Nurse or medical assistant to assist with daily workflow.
Document activities in the electronic medical record system once trained and the system is operational.
Serve as a Patient-Centered Medical Home care team member; coordinate and manage high-risk populations, lead daily huddles, and communicate with other team members.
Participate in daily care team huddles; ensure provider schedules are current; review high-risk groups, pending referrals, laboratory or testing needs, immunizations, and visit reasons in preparation for huddles.
Participate in monthly care team meetings and provide patient updates as needed.
Check exam rooms and ensure computers are logged in and working before patient visits; report issues to the nurse supervisor or designee.
Escort patients to and from exam rooms, prepare them for clinician visits, and verify their name, date of birth, and demographic information.
Verify the assigned primary care provider in the electronic health record and update it as needed.
Accurately obtain and document vital signs, height, weight, and body mass index as assigned.
Accurately document pertinent information in patients’ electronic health records, including visit reason, medical history, medication updates, allergies, screenings, and Patient-Centered Medical Home information.
Complete the Patient-Centered Medical Home tab in the electronic health record with nursing questions, provide education sheets to patients in high-risk groups, and reinforce provider-set goals.
Obtain an updated medication list at every visit, notify the provider of medication changes, and document medication reconciliation when there are no changes.
Collect patient forms and documents requiring provider review and signature and notify the provider.
Prepare medical records for clinicians, including laboratory and diagnostic reports and stamped progress notes as needed; obtain imaging or testing results completed since the previous visit from the patient or caregiver.
Perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients and collect other specimens as ordered, following Department of Health and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments protocols.
Perform electrocardiograms and other office procedures as ordered by clinicians.
Administer vaccinations, carry out medication standing orders and purified protein derivative placements, and perform other tasks within scope of practice as ordered by the provider.
Meet with patients to complete required intake packets or updates and supporting documentation, and enter information in the electronic health record as instructed.
Assist with patient examinations as directed by the clinician or nurse, and assist with therapeutic interventions to ensure patient and staff safety using techniques learned during preservice, orientation, and ongoing training.
Assist with checkout as needed by printing patient plans, referrals, or prescriptions and referring patients to the front desk to schedule return visits and internal referrals.
Enter prescription and form requests into the designated database, complete associated documentation such as prescription fax forms, and update the electronic health record.
Obtain prior authorization for non-covered medications or feeding supplies as needed.
Notify patients of laboratory results as directed by the provider and document the notification in the electronic health record.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and other assigned practice areas; remove filled sharps disposal units and other biohazardous waste for transporter removal and replace units as needed.
Promote continuity of care and serve as a liaison among the practice, patients, families, caregivers, and other agencies involved in patient care.
Participate in telephone triage to ensure requests are appropriately made and prioritized and have necessary supporting documents before the first visit.
Document hospital and emergency-room follow-up in the designated electronic health record template, obtain hospital discharge summaries before visits, review with providers whether visits were avoidable, document in patient charts, and follow directed workflows.
Participate in quality improvement activities as directed by the Practice Administrator or designee.
Resupply and inventory items as assigned by the nurse supervisor or manager.
Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations while performing clinical and related functions.
Report safety and health hazards to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Assist with emergencies as directed by the charge nurse, designee, or clinician.
Comply with New York State Department of Health regulations and protocols in the practice’s policy and procedures manual while performing clinical and related activities.
Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
Check and sign off on daily emergency equipment and check the emergency cart monthly; ensure the crash cart and emergency medications are up to date.
Check vaccine inventory and expiration dates weekly or as directed; ensure vaccines are labeled correctly and vaccine information statements are up to date.
Maintain competencies through on-site training, continuing education programs, and review of reference materials.
Receive and endorse information before and after lunch or breaks.
Review and respond to all emails on the day they are received.
Complete assigned tasks daily.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designee.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with electronic health record and scheduling systems.
Experience in an outpatient medical facility.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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Job Summary:

Premier HealthCare, a member of the YAI Network, currently seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at our multi-specialty clinic. We care for the healthcare needs of individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), with an integrated and comprehensive approach. We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic people to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

· Report to the nurse manager or nurse supervisor, at Premier HealthCare (PHC). Meet on a weekly basis for supervision to review duties and responsibilities.

· Accountable for the day-to-day operations of the PHC nursing station, ensure all workflows and polices are implemented and followed as directed.

· Assume duties of the nurse supervisor when needed and provide coverage for and assistance with PCMH and other grants.

· Supervise nursing staff; consist of Medical Assistant/s and medical secretary if applicable to site.

· Is courteous and uses proper PHC greeting according to policy script 100% of the time.

· Ensure that each provider on site have an assigned LPN or Medical assistant to assist each provider with daily workflow.

· It is understood that you will document all activities in the electronic medical record system once you are trained and the system is operational.

· Function as a Patient Center Medical Home (PCMH) care team member, Coordinate and manage high risk population; lead daily huddle and communicate to other members of the team. Participate in daily huddle with all care team members. Ensure provider schedule are printed out and up to date. Be prepared for daily Huddles 100% of the time- review high risk groups, any pending referrals, need for labs or any testing, any immunization needed and reason for visit.

· Participate in monthly care team meetings with all care team members and provide any updates on patients as needed.

· Ensure that all exam rooms are checked, and computers are logged on and working prior to patient visit. If any issues report to nurse supervisor or designee.

· Escort the patients to and from the exam rooms and prepare them for the clinician’s visit- ensure patients name, Date of birth and demographic are correct.

· Check that assigned PCP is correct in EHR, update as needed.

· 100% accuracy in obtaining vital signs, height, weight and BMI as assigned and document all information in the patient’s medical record.

· 100% accuracy in documentation of all pertinent information in the patients Electronic Health Records, including reason for visit, medical history, medication updates, allergies, all screenings and PCMH related information, etc.

· Complete the PCMH Tab in EHR with Nursing questions, ensure education sheets are given out to patient in the high-risk groups, reinforce to the patient all goals set by the provider during the visit.

· Obtain updated medication list on every visit, if any changes to medication noted; notify the provider. If no changes, check off medication reconciliation box in EHR.

· Collect from patient any forms or documents that needs review and sign off by the provider and inform provider.

· Prepare medical records for the clinician, include laboratory and diagnostic reports and stamped progress notes as needed. Obtain any pending imaging or testing that has been done after the last visit from patient or caregiver.

· Perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients and obtain other specimens as per clinicians’ order and in compliance with DOH and CLIA protocols 100% of the time. Perform EKGs and other office procedures as per clinician’s orders.

· Complete vaccinations, medication standing orders (MSO), and PPD plantings or other task in scope of practice as ordered by the provider.

· Meet with patients and complete the required Intake packet/ intake updates and supporting documentation. Enter information in EHR as instructed.

· Assist with the examination of the patient, as directed by the clinician/nurse. Assist with therapeutic interventions to ensure patient/staff safety based on techniques learned in pre- service, during orientation and ongoing training.

· Assist with the check-out process as needed: print patient plans, referrals, or prescriptions. Refer patient to front desk to schedule return visit and any internal referrals.

· Enter prescription requests, form requests, etc., into the designated database and complete associated documentation (e.g., prescription fax forms). Update EHR accordingly.

· Obtain Prior Authorization for non-covered medications or feeding supplies for patients as needed.

· Notify patients of any lab results as directed by the provider and document in EHR as indicated.

· Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and other areas of the practice site as assigned. Remove filled sharps’ disposal units and other biohazardous waste and prepare for removal by the transporter. Replace units as needed.

· Promote continuity of care and serve as a liaison between PHC and the patient, family, caregiver and other agencies involved in the care of the patient.

· Participate in the telephone triage process to ensure that requests are appropriately made, prioritized correctly and have the necessary supporting documents prior to the first visit.

· Document all Hospital/ Emergency Room follow up in the designated template in the EHR. Ensure Hospital discharge summary is obtained prior to each visit. Once summary is obtained, meet with providers to review whether visit was avoidable and document in patients' chart. Follow workflow as directed.

· Participate in Quality Improvement activities as directed by the Practice Administrator or designee.

· Resupply and inventory as assigned by the nurse supervisor/manager

· Comply with OSHA/CLIA regulations in the exercise of all clinical and related functions.

· Report all safety and health hazards to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

· Assist with all emergencies as directed by the charge nurse/ designee or clinician.

· Comply with NYSDOH regulations and protocols as stated in the PHC Policy and Procedures Manual in the exercise of all clinical and related activities.

· Ensure refrigerator and freezer temperatures are checked daily.

· Ensure Daily emergency equipment are checked daily and signed off 100% of the time. Ensure Emergency cart is checked once monthly. Responsible for ensuring crash cart and all emergency medication are up to date.

· Check vaccines inventory and expiration date weekly or as directed by supervisor. Ensure all vaccines are labeled correctly and all Vaccine information statements are updated.

· Maintain competencies through on-site training, continuing education programs, and review of reference materials.

· Endorses and receives information before and after going on lunch or break. · Required to review and respond to all emails within the same day of receipt.

· Adhere to assigned task 100% of the time, ensure completion of all task daily.

· Any other task as designated by supervisor or designee.

· Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical

capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

· Licensed Practical Nurse License

· Current CPR certification

· Ability to understand and operate necessary computer equipment and software programs.

· Must be able to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Must be self -motivated.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Well organized and detail oriented.

· Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on importance.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above):

· Experience with various Electronic Health Record and scheduling system is preferred

· Experience in outpatient medical facility preferred.

· Experience with individuals with intellectual and/ or developmental disabilities preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

About the Company

Yai

Special education school with integrated therapies

Manhattan Star Academy is a private, non-profit day school serving ages 3–21 with developmental needs, offering preschool through upper school under the YAI Network. It combines academics with comprehensive therapies (occupational, physical, speech-language, counseling) delivered during the school day, using a developmentally based, Montessori-inspired approach in small classes. The campus uses sensory-friendly facilities and technology such as smart boards and iPads to support learning and track progress, and it runs a transition program with vocational training and internships. Its differentiators are the integrated therapy model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental disabilities, and a clear path from early education to post-secondary readiness with individualized support.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $330K
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2023

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