LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

The Medical Health Associates (MHA) is the largest pediatric group practice in WNY. MHA consists of 8 pediatric offices, which are all located in Erie County.

*Alden Pediatrics (Alden)
*Island Pediatrics (Grand Island)
*Main Pediatrics (Buffalo)
*Suburban Pediatrics (Williamsville)
*Tonawanda Pediatrics (West Amherst)
*Transit Meadow Pediatrics (East Amherst)
*Western New York Pediatrics (Orchard Park)
*Williamsville Pediatrics (Williamsville)

Pay: $22.86 – $29.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
~Demonstrate the primary goal of customer satisfaction through positive interactions with patients, parents, providers, colleagues, and other members of the patient care team in a respectful, courteous, confidential, and caring manner.
~Provide and assist with direct patient care including exam/procedure prep, screenings, initial assessments (for sick and well visits), patient exams, and clinical procedures.
~Efficiently carries out administration and documentation of medications, immunizations and obtaining specimens as ordered by the providers.
~Assist providers with clinical procedures (such as suturing, obtaining specimen for culture), and conduct catheterizations.
~Administer nebulizer treatment. Obtain respiratory rate, pulse ox, pulmonary functions, and peak flow meter, when applicable.
~Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
~Assist with stocking supplies and cleaning/preparing rooms and equipment.
~Schedule visits which are timely, appropriate, and sensitive to patient needs as clinically indicated and/or as directed by supervisors of the care team.
~Gather patient information by telephone; Prepare and review patient records to meet specifications for triage messages, documentation, and organization.
~Communicate with parents/patients regarding questions arising from visit, follow-up instructions or scheduling of additional testing as directed by supervisors of the care team.
~Provide health education information and health teaching to parents/patients as directed by the provider.
~Accurately communicate to pharmacies any necessary information needed per provider. This may include verbal prescription requests or prior authorizations.
~Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement programs and activities within the practice setting.
~Attend and participate in required in-service and mandatory meetings for continuous quality improvements.
~Support change and new programs to improve patient care and staff morale.
~Coordinate care with disease management as directed by providers.
~Follow policy/procedure to perform, record and report laboratory tests while maintaining universal precautions and infection control precautions.
~Protect the privacy and security of confidential and sensitive patient information.
~Assist with training and serve as a resource for other staff.
~Perform any other tasks as assigned by the nurse manager, or as directed by a provider.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
~Graduate of an approved program for Licensed Practical Nurse.
~Current NYS Licensure and registration required.
~Current CPR Certification.
~One year experience preferred in: pediatric, clinical, or office nursing.
~Basic computer literacy.
~Proficiency with medical record technology.
~MEDENT experience/knowledge preferred.