Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

Fine-Care-Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 109,602,000 - 148,285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Buddy days

Weekly pay

Medical insurance options

Aflac options

Commuter benefits

Direct deposit

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month

24/7 support

Flexible schedules

Weekend shifts

Job summary

Fine-Care-Center in New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide hands-on care in multiple locations (Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx). The role involves history taking, vital signs, patient monitoring, daily living assistance, injections, wound care and lab specimen collection.

Fluency in additional languages is a plus, and a supportive team environment is offered. Flexible schedules with full-time and part-time options, plus competitive pay and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license and registration.
• CPR certification required.
• Malpractice insurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements (BP, temp, HR, etc.).
• Observe progress and identify medication effects.
• Monitor fluid intake/output and update patient charts.
• Assist with daily activities (eating, bathing, etc.).
• Administer injections and prescribed meds; wound care.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional support and communicate with families.

Education

LPN license

Tools

Sigma Care

Job description

Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Compensation and Benefits of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Salary: $45/hr
• Paid orientation and buddy days.
• Weekly pay.
• Competitive compensation.
• Voluntary Medical Insurances – choose the option right for you!
• Aflac Insurance options to choose from: Disability, Dental, Accident, Life, Cancer, Hospital.
• Commuter Benefits – earn pre-tax dollars!
• Direct deposit available.
• Referral Bonuses – refer a friend and win up to $100!
• Quarterly Sweepstakes raffles.
• Employee of the Month program.
• Easy access to 24/7 support.
• Wide variety of shifts and locations.
• Offices conveniently located in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
• Flexible Schedules – full time or part time available.
• Weekend Schedule available.

Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Current LPN license and registration
• CPR certification
• Malpractice insurance
• Resume
• Physical
• MMR & Varicella titers
• PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive
• 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter
• Original Social Security Card
• Original Non expired State Identification
• Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card)
• Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus
• Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well!
• Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus