Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse - Queens East

Northwell Health; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Practical Nurse for home-based patient care in New Hyde Park, NY. The role involves delivering nursing services per physician directives, educating patients and families, and documenting care activities thoroughly. Interested candidates must be licensed and demonstrate strong clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides specific nursing care based on physician's treatment plan.
• Implements healthcare teaching plans and documents all visits.
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Skills

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

Job Description

Performs assessments and nursing procedures within the framework of the plan of care established by the physician.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides specific nursing care to patients in the home setting based on the physician-ordered plan of treatment.
• Reviews the plan of care with RN prior to the initial visit to the patient.
• Provides direct patient care using nursing skills and judgment.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and reports them appropriately to RN and/or MD.
• Reports patient findings and responses to care to the primary RN on an ongoing basis.
• Identifies and reports medical equipment malfunctions to the primary RN.
• Implements components of the healthcare teaching plan.
• Utilizes written materials, illustrations, feedback, verbal instruction, and/or return demonstrations with patients and caregivers to facilitate the learning process; uses teaching techniques suited to the patient's needs, abilities, learning preferences, and readiness to learn.
• Completes documentation in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and relevant regulations; ensures documentation is complete, legible, and authenticated for each home visit.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or a Nursing Vocational/Technical school.
• Current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State, plus any specialized certifications as needed.

*Additional Salary Details

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith estimate of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, including location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.