Licensed Practical Nurse: Hands-on Patient Care & Team Support

Northwell Health; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide safe, quality patient care on a designated unit under RN supervision. You will administer routine nursing tasks, observe patients, and document care in the medical record.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator, following nursing processes, and reporting results promptly. NY state licensure and graduation from an accredited PN program are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State and/or Connecticut.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administers general nursing care to ambulatory patients under direct supervision of an RN.
• Plans and coordinates patient care with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator.
• Follows nursing process under supervision and documents results.
• Reports significant findings to Primary Nurse or Nursing Care Coordinator.
• Administers medications by oral, subcutaneous, or intramuscular routes as prescribed.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Team communication

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of practical nursing program

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide safe, quality patient care on a designated unit under RN supervision. You will administer routine nursing tasks, observe patients, and document care in the medical record.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator, following nursing processes, and reporting results promptly. NY state licensure and graduation from an accredited PN program are required.