Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics - Part Time)

Northwell Health; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care and perform assessments for patients in Plainview, NY. The role requires a graduate from an accredited nursing program and a valid nursing license in New York. Candidates must be skilled in patient care, medication administration, and possess a professional demeanor in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program required.
• Current Practical Nurse license in NY required.
• Specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in support of physicians.
• Administer and document medications.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' medical status.
• Perform assigned back office duties and coordinate as a telephone triage nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Assessment Skills

Telephone Triage

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

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

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 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).