Licensed Practical Nurse

1199 SEIU; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

1199 SEIU Employment Center seeks Licensed Practical Nurse positions in Lower & Mid-Hudson Valley nursing homes. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold a NYS LPN license, and demonstrate professionalism and teamwork; strong communication and computer skills are valued.

Qualificações

• Graduate of accredited nursing program(s).
• Demonstrates competence and experience within the limits of preparation and legal scope of practice.
• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in NYS.

Responsabilidades

• Provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Administers medications and/or treatments as assigned.
• Supports hygiene and physical comfort, nutrition and ambulation.
• Ensures patient safety and prepares patients for tests and procedures.
• Takes vitals and participates in patient transport as needed.
• Performs CPR and uses electronic health records to document care.

Conhecimentos

Critical thinking

Math skills

Computer skills

Team player

Respect and professionalism

Oral and written communication

Decision making

English reading/writing

Electronic health records

Formação

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NYS license

Descrição da vaga

Overview

Employment Opportunities in Lower & Mid-Hudson ValleyNursing Homes

1199 SEIU Employment Center can assist Licensed Practical Nurse in obtaining a career opportunity at our prestigious and growing Nursing Homes in Lower & Mid-Hudson Valley. We service the largest healthcare Union in New York State. Positions include a Comprehensive Union Benefits Package and competitive salaries.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs responsibilities that are supportive and/or restorative under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients and administers medications and/or treatments. Provides direct patient care:

• Performs tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Registered Nurse as related to:
• Hygiene and physical comfort
• Medical treatments and selected nursing interventions
• Nutritional needs
• Ambulation and exercise
• Elimination
• Patient safety
• Administers medication as assigned
• Performs CPR
• Takes vitals
• Transports patients
• Prepares patients for tests and procedures

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program(s).

Experience:

• Demonstrates competence and experience in nursing within the limits of preparation and legal scope of practice.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills; Works as a team player.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Able to read, write, see and hear English.
• Ability to fully utilize OBH's electronic record systems.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in NYS.