Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Regional Pediatrics

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care under physician direction in a dynamic hospital setting.

You will administer prescribed medications, document therapeutic effects, and perform thorough patient assessments throughout the treatment course. This role may include back-office duties and telephone triage responsibilities as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or Nursing Vocational/Technical school.
• Current NYS license to practice as an LPN required; certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as directed by the physician.
• Administer medications and document effects.
• Observe and document patient medical status throughout treatment.
• Perform back office duties and rotate as a telephone triage nurse.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Electronic health records

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NYS

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician. Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment.

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Job Description

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician. Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment.

Job Responsibility

• Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in support of, and as directed by, the physician.
• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
• Observes, conducts, and documents a thorough assessment of patient's medical status during entire course of treatment.
• Responsible for performing assigned back office duties and rotating as a telephone triage nurse in an efficient and professional manner.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or of a Nursing Vocational or Nursing Technical school required.
• Current License to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).