Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem Research

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,471 - 59,065; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York is offering an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The LPN will assist the Registered Nurse in delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients, including health education and medication administration.

Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing programs and hold a NYS LPN License, with 1-2 years of experience preferred. The position offers a holistic wellness program and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in hospital based nursing, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn.
• Willingness to devote time to complete tasks on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provides health education based on patient’s needs.
• Observes, reports and documents significant changes in patient’s condition.
• Administers medication therapy and vaccines as ordered.

Skills

NYS LPN License

Bilingual languages based on site’s needs

Hospital based nursing experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The LPN assists the Registered Nurse in the implementation of the nursing process on assigned patients. The practice of nursing as an LPN is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provisions of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides health education based on patient’s needs. Documents patient response to treatment/teaching in the medical record.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patients.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with the mission, goals and values of Lutheran Health Care.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient’s cultural background.
• Observes, reports and documents significant physical, psychological or safety status changes in patient’s condition to the RN/PSC/Provider promptly.
• Communicates patient care needs to ancillary staff and follow up accordingly.
• Administers medication therapy and vaccines as ordered by the provider.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, taking into consideration the age, growth and development of the individual.
• Performs and/or assists patients with treatments/procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in preparing patients for diagnostic, operative treatments and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years of experience in hospital based nursing, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn. Ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule.
• NYS LPN License.
• Bilingual in languages based on site’s needs.

Required Licenses

LPN.

Benefits

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that includes financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Equal Opportunity Employment

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Salary Transparency

Salary range for this role: $36.49 - $36.49 hourly.