Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician supervision. You will observe, assess, and document patients' medical status throughout the treatment course, administer medications, and record therapeutic effects.

The role includes back office tasks and rotating as a telephone triage nurse. Licensure in New York State is required, with any additional certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or Nursing Vocational/Technical program.
• Current License to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients under physician directions.
• Observe, assess, and document patient medical status throughout treatment.
• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
• Perform back office duties and rotate as telephone triage nurse as needed.
• Adhere to Practice policies and procedures and fulfill essential functions under applicable laws.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

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.

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 is 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).