Licensed Practical Nurse

New York State; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state agency is seeking a practical nurse to monitor individuals at their assigned worksite. Key responsibilities include detecting changes in patients' health, administering medications via various methods, and maintaining accurate documentation of care given. Candidates must possess valid licensure to practice nursing in New York State, with potential additional credentials required.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure or limited permit in New York State.
• Valid driver's license needed for the role.
• Potential for additional background checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor individual conditions and report changes to healthcare professionals.
• Administer injectable and tube medications as required.
• Maintain patient records and perform direct care duties.

Skills

Monitoring conditions

Administering medications

Performing catheterization

Documenting conditions

Education

License as a practical nurse in New York State

Limited permit to practice as a practical nurse

Graduation from an approved school of practical nursing

Job description

Monitor the conditions of individuals in their assigned worksite to detect changes in condition or responses to medication or therapy.

Identify symptoms of illnesses and changes in conditions, and report these to a physician or registered nurse for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Take temperatures, pulse rates, blood pressures, and respiration rates using appropriate medical equipment.

Administer all injectable, J-tube, and G-tube medications to assigned individuals.

Implement and monitor G-tube and J-tube feedings, including changing G-tubes as necessary.

Perform catheterization, trach care, and deep oral and pharyngeal suctioning as ordered.

Assist individuals in collecting urine, stool, and other specimens for analysis.

Maintain charts, records, and treatments administered to document conditions and activities.

Perform inventory of medical supplies and medications to determine needs for reordering.

Perform assigned "Direct Care" duties.

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Minimum Qualifications:

1. License and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State;
2. Limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State;
3. Application on file for a limited permit, with approval immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State.

Note : If appointed with qualification "B" or "C," you must obtain your license within one year of the limited permit issuance, or you may be removed from the position.

Questions regarding licensure and registration should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the State Board for Nursing, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12237, or by calling [phone]. The department may also be contacted by email. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license; proof must be submitted upon appointment. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license may result in removal from the position.

Additional credentials or background checks may be required for some positions.