Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem & Contract

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Practical Nurse to perform essential patient care tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating patient care, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant license in New York and have outpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months outpatient experience required.
• Acute (inpatient) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers general nursing care to ambulatory patients under supervision.
• Reports and records results of nursing care to the Primary Nurse.
• Establishes good interpersonal relations with patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State

Job description

Performs various aspects of patient care within assigned patient care unit under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers general nursing care to ambulatory patients in an assigned area under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.


• Participates with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator in planning and coordinating patient care.


• Follows the direction and guidance of the Primary Nurse in implementing the nursing process.


• Reports and records results of nursing care and makes all significant information known immediately to Primary Nurse and/or Nursing Care Coordinator.


• Performs treatments and procedures as assigned by a Registered Nurse.


• Establishes good interpersonal relations with patients, families, and hospital personnel.


• Must have knowledge of usual dosages, side effects, and reactions to medications patients are receiving, and is able to administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications, except for experimental drugs.


• May administer narcotics orally or intramuscularly except on pediatrics, newborn nursery, and premature nursery.


• Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.


• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State and /or Connecticut, required.


• Minimum 6 months outpatient experience, required. Acute (inpatient) experience, preferred.


• Ability to communicate effectively.

*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).