Licensed Practical Nurse — Direct Patient Care & Triage

Northwell; Terryville (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician direction. You will observe and document patients' medical status throughout treatment and administer medications with careful documentation of therapeutic effects.

The role includes performing back-office duties and rotating as a telephone triage nurse, ensuring all tasks align with Practice policies and procedures. NYS PN licensure is required, with certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or nursing vocational/technical program.
• 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 in support of, and as directed by, the physician.
• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
• 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 when needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Telephone triage

Education

Practical nursing program graduate

New York State PN license

Job description

Northwell is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician direction. You will observe and document patients' medical status throughout treatment and administer medications with careful documentation of therapeutic effects.

The role includes performing back-office duties and rotating as a telephone triage nurse, ensuring all tasks align with Practice policies and procedures. NYS PN licensure is required, with certifications as needed.