Endoscopy LPN: Compassionate Patient Care

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Under the supervision of a Professional Nurse, you will provide supportive nursing care to patients within an assigned unit and perform a wide range of patient care activities.

Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing for procedures, teaching patients and families, monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions/discharges, coordinating with the

Qualifications

• Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Gives nursing care to patients as assigned.
• Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.
• Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Reinforces, supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.
• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.
• Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Observes and reports patients’ vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individuals(s).
• Records on patient charts observation of patients responses to nursing care rendered.
• Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.
• Assists with unit management and/or assumes charge of unit as assigned.
• Performs other nursing functions related to patient care and nursing service, as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration.
• Guides and directs other Licensed Practical Nurses, Technicians and Nurse’s Aides in rendering patient care.
• Maintains clinical competence through participation and attendance at continuing education programs.

Job description

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Under the supervision of a Professional Nurse, you will provide supportive nursing care to patients within an assigned unit and perform a wide range of patient care activities.

Responsibilities include administering medications, preparing for procedures, teaching patients and families, monitoring vital signs, assisting with admissions/discharges, coordinating with the