Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Union)

Long-Island-Care-Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

1199 benefits package for full and pt

Paid Holidays

Paid PTO

Paid Sick

Paid Bereavement Leave

Paid Jury Service

Paid Uniform Allowance

Pension Benefits

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Optical

Life Insurance

Union Representation

Training/Education Benefits

Childcare Benefits

Overtime Pay after 37.5 hours

Job summary

Long Island Care Center is seeking a Part-time LPN to join our team. This position offers union benefits and flexible shifts (7-3, 3-11, 11-7) with CPT approved site.

You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor, providing basic care, monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and documenting health data. The ideal candidate is compassionate, calm under pressure, and able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• LPN license is required.
• Compassionate and patient-centered care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physically capable of caregiving tasks.
• Confidentiality and privacy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Record patient medical history accurately.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, temp, HR).
• Monitor patient progress and medication effects.
• Document patient charts and fluid intake/output.
• Assist patients with daily activities (eating, bathing).
• Administer injections and prescribed meds; care wounds.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Communicate with family about care and discharge instructions.

Education

LPN license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Long Island Care Center is seeking Part-time LPN's to join their team.

This position is part-time with excellent Union benefits!

Shift available: 7-3, 3-11, 11-7

CPT approved site.

1199 Union Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• 1199 benefits package for full and part-time staff
• Paid Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Paid Sick
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Service
• Paid Uniform Allowance
• Pension Benefits
• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Optical
• Life Insurance
• Union Representation
• Training/Education Benefits
• Childcare Benefits
• Overtime Pay after 37.5 hours (full time, after 7.5 hours/day)

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

Job Type: Part-time

Bilingual (Mandarin/Cantonese/Korean) preferred

Salary: $34.48 per hour