Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwell; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician direction in a hospital setting in New York. You will assess patients, administer medications, document responses, and coordinate care with the medical team.

The role requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program and an active NY license. You will rotate through back-office duties and telephone triage, following all policies and ADA guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients under physician direction.
• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
• Observe, conduct, and document a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during treatment.
• Perform back office duties and rotate as a telephone triage nurse.
• Follow Practice policies and procedures; perform related duties as required.
• All duties are essential functions under the ADA.

Education

Current License to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician. Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment.

Job Responsibility

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician.
• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
• Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment.
• Responsible for performing assigned back office duties and rotating as a telephone triage nurse in an efficient and professional manner.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.
• 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 Qualification

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

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination 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 base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).