Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem & Contract - Brooklyn, NY

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Practical Nurse to provide essential patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment. In this role, you will administer nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. You will engage with patients and their families, fostering strong relationships while managing medication administration and coordinating care with the nursing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to ambulatory patients under supervision.
• Participates in planning and coordinating patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Practical Nursing Degree

Job description

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

Responsibilities:

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


• 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.

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).