Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Invictus Pro Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus Pro Talent is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Brooklyn, NY for a full-time role in Primary Care / Community Health. The LPN will provide direct patient care, support clinicians, and contribute to culturally responsive services across the lifespan.

The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted NY LPN license, completed LPN program, and strong clinical skills in assessment, documentation, and patient education. A collaborative, fast-paced clinic environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted New York State LPN license.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Ability to provide safe, effective nursing care within LPN scope.
• Strong clinical assessment, organization, documentation, and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records.
• Commitment to serving underserved and culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care per policies and scope of practice.
• Obtain and document vital signs, histories, medications, and concerns.
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Assist providers during clinical visits.
• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and treatments as ordered.
• Perform wound care, specimen collection, testing, and other procedures.
• Monitor patient condition and escalate as needed.
• Educate patients on medications, preventive care, and follow-up.
• Support care coordination, referrals, screenings, and outreach.
• Assist with preventive health initiatives and wellness education.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation and confidentiality.
• Follow safety, infection control, and emergency protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain examination rooms and supplies.
• Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and staff.
• Support a welcoming, trauma-informed environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication skills

Infection control

EHR proficiency

Privacy compliance

Teamwork

Education

LPN program graduation

New York State LPN license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Primary Care / Community Health
Reports To: Nurse Manager or Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary

The Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our community-based healthcare team in Brooklyn. The LPN will provide direct patient care, support providers and registered nurses, and contribute to high-quality, culturally responsive services for patients across the lifespan.

This position is ideal for an LPN who is committed to serving diverse and underserved communities and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and scope of practice.

• Obtain and document patient vital signs, medical histories, medication information, and presenting concerns.

• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments.

• Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses during clinical visits.

• Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and treatments as ordered and within authorized scope of practice.

• Perform wound care, dressing changes, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical procedures.

• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate provider or nurse.

• Provide patient education regarding medications, preventive care, treatment plans, chronic disease management, and follow-up instructions.

• Support care coordination, referrals, health screenings, and outreach activities.

• Assist with preventive health initiatives, including immunizations, screenings, and wellness education.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the electronic health record.

• Follow infection prevention, safety, medication administration, and emergency response protocols.

• Participate in quality improvement, clinical audits, patient safety initiatives, and FQHC performance-improvement activities.

• Help maintain examination rooms, clinical supplies, equipment, and medication areas.

• Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and community partners.

• Support a welcoming, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment for patients from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license.

• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.

• Ability to provide safe, effective nursing care within the LPN scope of practice.

• Strong clinical assessment, organization, documentation, and communication skills.

• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with electronic medical records.

• Commitment to working with underserved and culturally diverse patient populations.

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare privacy requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of LPN experience in a primary care, community health center, outpatient clinic, ambulatory care, or similar setting.

• Experience working in an FQHC or other safety-net healthcare organization.

• Experience with chronic disease management, immunizations, wound care, women's health, pediatrics, or behavioral health integration.

• Familiarity with quality measures, population health, care coordination, and electronic health record systems.

Core Competencies

• Compassion and respect for patients and families

• Cultural humility and sensitivity

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Sound clinical judgment

• Attention to detail

• Reliability and accountability

• Adaptability in a busy clinical setting

• Commitment to health equity

• Professional communication

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We value diversity and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of historically underrepresented communities.