Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN 0116#01

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Duration: 3 Months + (Extendable)
Shift: Mon – Fri (5x8)

Mornings - 1st shift - 08 am to 04 pm or 09 am – 05 pm

Afternoons - 2nd shift – 03 pm - 11 pm

Nights - 3rd shift – 11 pm – 07 am  

Position Summary:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional.
• He/she assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes.
• Performs non-interpretable data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
• Provides hygienic care, assists with ambulation and meals as directed by the registered professional nurse.
• Positions patients, provides pre, post op and post mortem care as indicated.
• Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in patient’s condition.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/ age, educational literacy, etc).
• Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Centre personnel, patients and visitors.

Submission Requirements

• Current valid NY LPN License.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing.

Certification Requirements :

• BLS (AHA)
• Current valid NY LPN License