Float Pool LPN — Per Diem, Dynamic Hospital Care

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in Southampton, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work under the supervision of the RN Team Leader and provide total patient care. You will assist in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, perform procedures within scope, use hospital policies, and support a safe environment for patients and staff.

Travel to other locations may be required to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• Current New York State LPN license.
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association.
• Excellent interpersonal, telephone, and computer skills.
• Must possess ability to function independently.
• Standing, walking 90% of the time.
• Lifting patients with or without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN Team Leader in utilizing the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Keeps RN Team Leader informed regarding problems and needs of district.
• Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing interventions and/or treatments according to Hospital practices and policies and procedures.
• Recognizes changes in patients' physical and psychosocial conditions and reports findings to RN.
• Assists in evaluating the quality and outcome of patient care.
• Provides care for patients undergoing clinical procedures.
• Administers medication safely and within the scope of practice and established protocols.
• Performs procedures related to diseases/conditions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and within scope of practice.

Education

New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in Southampton, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work under the supervision of the RN Team Leader and provide total patient care. You will assist in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, perform procedures within scope, use hospital policies, and support a safe environment for patients and staff.

Travel to other locations may be required to support operational needs.