Licensed Practical Nurse - Uniondale, NY

Five Star Nursing; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation

Direct deposit

Flexible schedules

Weekend schedule

Job summary

Five Star Nursing is hiring an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to join our care team in Uniondale, NY. This role requires an active LPN license, CPR certification, and the ability to manage patient histories, vitals, and daily care tasks with compassion.

Responsibilities include recording medical histories, monitoring patient progress, administering medications, and communicating with families. Long-term care experience is a plus, bilingual skills are welcomed, and flexible full/part-time

Qualifications

• Current LPN license and registration.
• CPR certification.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Resume.
• Physical.
• MMR & Varicella titers.
• PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive.
• 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter.
• Original Social Security Card.
• Original Non expired State Identification.
• Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card).
• Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus.
• Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well!
• Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Malpractice insurance

Bilingual language skills

Sigma Care experience

Long-term care experience

New grads welcome

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Sigma Care

Job description

Compensation and Benefits for the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

• Salary of the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse: $40-$42/hour
• Paid orientation.
• Direct deposit available.
• Flexible Schedules – full time or part time available.
• Weekend Schedule available

Requirements of the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

• Current LPN license and registration
• CPR certification
• Malpractice insurance
• Resume
• Physical
• MMR & Varicella titers
• PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive
• 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter
• Original Social Security Card
• Original Non expired State Identification
• Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card)
• Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus
• Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well!
• Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus

Responsibilities for the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions