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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

At Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 384-bed community teaching hospital and Level I Trauma & Stroke Center, every team member plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to the diverse communities of Queens. As part of the Medisys Health Network, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees can make a meaningful impact every day. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to excellence, equity, and innovation in healthcare.

 The Department of Ambulatory Care at Jamaica Hospital provides patients with a wide array of primary and specialty care in an outpatient setting. The department operates a main on-campus center and 9 other locations conveniently located throughout Queens and East New York. Our modern fully equipped medical facilities provide a full and comprehensive range of services for children and adults..  We are currently seeking  Licensed Practical Nurses with prior outpatient experience preferred (but the department will train),   for immediate full-time day shift opportunities in our Medisys Family Care Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Selected candidates will administer care to patients of all ages, gender, and ailments.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Documenting nursing observations, interventions, and patient’s responses to treatment
  • Performing vital signs, administering medications, performing electrocardiograms, and assisting with scheduling appointments when needed.
  • Collecting specimens and performing phlebotomy for lab tests.
  •  Collecting and performing Point of Care Testing (POCT).
  • Reviewing and maintaining vaccine documentation.

Tagged as: LPN

Requirements
  • Bilingual Spanish/English a plus. 
  • Graduate of an accredited school for licensed practical nursing.
  • NYS Licensed Practical Nurse.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
  • Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience, in an ambulatory care setting preferred.
  • Experience working with pediatric populations preferred.
  • Must be available to work alternate weekends.
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