Licensed Practical Nurse: Comprehensive Patient Care & Triage

Northwell; Town of New Castle (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York State seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician guidance. You will observe, assess, and document patients' medical status throughout treatment and collaborate with the care team.

The role includes administering medications, performing back-office duties, and rotating into telephone triage as needed, with adherence to policies and procedures.

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 and document patient status.
• Observe, conduct, and document a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment.
• Perform back office duties and rotate as a telephone triage nurse as needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Practice policies and procedures; comply with ADA requirements.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - NY State

Job description

Northwell Health in New York State seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician guidance. You will observe, assess, and document patients' medical status throughout treatment and collaborate with the care team.

The role includes administering medications, performing back-office duties, and rotating into telephone triage as needed, with adherence to policies and procedures.