Sun River Health
Licensed Practical Nurse – Peekskill (NY) – Full‑Time – Sun River Health
Employer:
Sun River Health – Federally Qualified, Non‑Profit Health Center serving communities in the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.
Location:
Peekskill, New York.
Job Type:
Full‑Time.
Pay:
$29.00 – $33.00 per hour.
Sign‑On Bonus:
$2,700 for eligible external applicants (Terms and Conditions Apply).
Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Regional Nurse Manager, or Medical Provider. The LPN performs clinical interventions, collects clinical data, documents nursing observations and interventions, administers prescribed medication, and follows Sun River Health standard procedures and workflows.
Responsibilities
Accurately collect clinical data on patients and demonstrate competency in performing clinical interventions; report abnormalities to the Medical Provider or RN.
Document nursing observations, interventions, and patient responses to treatment in patient records.
Perform venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and facilitate prompt and accurate processing and distribution of specimens.
Ensure timely and appropriate patient care within the delivery system; facilitate internal and external referrals in collaboration with the RN.
Attend internal and external educational seminars and staff trainings; perform all related duties as assigned or unrelated duties during emergencies.
Administer prescribed medication to clients and keep accurate records in accordance with law and Sun River Health policies and procedures.
Implement and follow Sun River Health standard procedures and workflows, including medication management, pre‑visit planning, team huddles, accurate and timely completion of Nursing Quality Logs, exam room readiness, ordering and storing supplies and equipment.
Provide age‑appropriate and culturally sensitive care; use medical interpreters as indicated.
Preceptor to students, new hire candidates, and other clinical team members/ staff when needed.
Utilize standing orders and attend mandated training; demonstrate competence on all nursing procedures, including relevant lab procedures.
Perform direct patient care duties of an LPN: interview patients for health history, prepare equipment, assist practitioner during examination and treatment, document in medical record, gather information from patients as needed.
Educate patients for health promotion and disease prevention to improve health outcomes.
Qualifications & Minimum Licensure
Required:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; nursing required.
Minimum work‑related experience: 0–1 year.
Preferred work‑related experience: 2–4 years.
Valid New York State LPN license.
CPR/BLS‑HCP certification.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
Life and Disability Coverage.
Retirement Savings Plan.
Commuter and Transit Benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Discount Program.
Provider Incentive Compensation Program.
Provider Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.
About Sun River Health Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York. With more than 45 locations serving over 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island, the organization is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, affordable health care to communities in need.
Equal Employment Opportunity Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or disability. The organization determines reasonable accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.
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Sun River Health – Federally Qualified, Non‑Profit Health Center serving communities in the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.
Location:
Peekskill, New York.
Job Type:
Full‑Time.
Pay:
$29.00 – $33.00 per hour.
Sign‑On Bonus:
$2,700 for eligible external applicants (Terms and Conditions Apply).
Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Regional Nurse Manager, or Medical Provider. The LPN performs clinical interventions, collects clinical data, documents nursing observations and interventions, administers prescribed medication, and follows Sun River Health standard procedures and workflows.
Responsibilities
Accurately collect clinical data on patients and demonstrate competency in performing clinical interventions; report abnormalities to the Medical Provider or RN.
Document nursing observations, interventions, and patient responses to treatment in patient records.
Perform venipuncture for collection of blood specimens and facilitate prompt and accurate processing and distribution of specimens.
Ensure timely and appropriate patient care within the delivery system; facilitate internal and external referrals in collaboration with the RN.
Attend internal and external educational seminars and staff trainings; perform all related duties as assigned or unrelated duties during emergencies.
Administer prescribed medication to clients and keep accurate records in accordance with law and Sun River Health policies and procedures.
Implement and follow Sun River Health standard procedures and workflows, including medication management, pre‑visit planning, team huddles, accurate and timely completion of Nursing Quality Logs, exam room readiness, ordering and storing supplies and equipment.
Provide age‑appropriate and culturally sensitive care; use medical interpreters as indicated.
Preceptor to students, new hire candidates, and other clinical team members/ staff when needed.
Utilize standing orders and attend mandated training; demonstrate competence on all nursing procedures, including relevant lab procedures.
Perform direct patient care duties of an LPN: interview patients for health history, prepare equipment, assist practitioner during examination and treatment, document in medical record, gather information from patients as needed.
Educate patients for health promotion and disease prevention to improve health outcomes.
Qualifications & Minimum Licensure
Required:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; nursing required.
Minimum work‑related experience: 0–1 year.
Preferred work‑related experience: 2–4 years.
Valid New York State LPN license.
CPR/BLS‑HCP certification.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
Life and Disability Coverage.
Retirement Savings Plan.
Commuter and Transit Benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Discount Program.
Provider Incentive Compensation Program.
Provider Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.
About Sun River Health Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York. With more than 45 locations serving over 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island, the organization is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, affordable health care to communities in need.
Equal Employment Opportunity Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or disability. The organization determines reasonable accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.
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