Licensed Practical Nurse- Ambulatory Ortho

Northwell Health; Manorville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician supervision. You will observe, assess, and document patient status throughout treatment and administer medications.

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and hold current NYS licensure; specialized certifications may be required by service line.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current License to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients under physician guidance.
• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
• Observe, assess, and document patient status throughout treatment.
• Perform back office duties and rotate as telephone triage nurse as needed.
• Follow Practice policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

LPN certificate

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).