Licensed Practical Nurse

2400 Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall; United States; On-site; USD 38,669 - 47,926; Full time

Job summary

2400 Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Newburgh, New York. The LPN will provide patient care under RN supervision, supporting health teaching and counseling.

Qualified candidates must have an Associate Degree from an accredited LPN program, BLS certification, and 1-3 years of preferred experience. This position requires effective communication and possibly IV skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited LPN program, required.
• 1-3 years experience preferred, especially in acute care.
• Basic Dysrhythmia or I.V. skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility of patient care as delegated by RN.
• Perform tasks in case finding and health teaching.
• Provide supportive and restorative care under RN direction.

Skills

Basic Dysrhythmia skills

IV skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree from accredited LPN program

BLS certification

Job description

City/State: Newburgh, New York
Department: Five North Bargaining Unit: 1199
Work Days: DAYS VARY
Scheduled Hours: 8AM to 9:15 PM
Scheduled Daily Hours: 13.25
Hourly Rate/Range: $28.07-$34.79
Sign-On Bonus: N/A.
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Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assume responsibility of patient care as delegated and supervised by the RN. The LPN performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. The LPN will support the philosophy, mission, vision and goals of the Nursing Division and the hospital.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Graduate of accredited LPN program
• 1-3 years experience (preferred 1 year acute care)
• Able to read, write and communicate in English
• Basic Dysrhythmia or I.V. skills preferred
• Licensed Practical Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing
• BLS - American Heart Association required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.