Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Per diem)

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing; Village of Lynbrook (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing is seeking a reliable LPN for per diem shifts in New York. Shifts include 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7, with weekend availability required. You will work under supervision to provide compassionate care to injured patients.

Ideal candidates are skilled in vital signs, wound care, and patient support, with a strong focus on confidentiality and teamwork within a hospital-like setting.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an LPN license program and hold an active license.
• Experience in providing diverse basic care in a professional setting.
• Ability to work under supervision and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs and measurements.
• Monitor patient progress and report changes.
• Assist with activities of daily living and wound care.
• Administer injections and prescribed medications as directed.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide support to patients' families and document care.

Skills

LPN license

Weekend availability

Per diem work

Patient care

Team collaboration

MS Office & data entry

Stamina & reliability

Communications

Education

LPN program completion

Job description

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing has Per diem opportunities for Licensed Practical Nurses

Shifts available: 7-3, 3-11, 11-7

Must be available weekends.

CPT approved site.

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for injured people in a professional and considerate manner.

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: Up to $43.89 per hour

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