Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Per diem)

Sutton Park Center for Nursing and Rehab; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutton Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking per diem LPNs in New Rochelle, NY. You will work under RN or physician supervision providing essential bedside care to patients across shifts 7-3 and 3-11. The role demands compassion, accuracy in record-keeping, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have LPN licensure, strong clinical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with patients and families, while maintaining confidentiality and standards of care.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.
• Perfect physical condition and stamina.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

LPN experience

Teamwork

Health & Safety

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

MS Office

Data entry

Stamina

Communication

Compassion

Education

LPN license

Tools

None

Job description

Sutton Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has an ongoing need for Per diem LPN's

Shift available:

7-3 & 3-11

CPT approved site.

You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Salary:

$41.84 per hour

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