Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)

MedStar Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Practical Nurse to join their team in New York. This role involves providing professional nursing care and conducting patient assessments as directed by a physician. Ideal candidates will possess a current nursing license and relevant experience in patient care, ensuring a high standard of care in accordance with practice policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current practical nurse license in New York required.
• Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to patients as directed by the physician.
• Administers medications and documents therapeutic effects.
• Conducts thorough assessments of patients' medical status.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Current License to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State

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).

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