LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Nursing Home

NYC Health + Hospital Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Retirement Savings

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Holidays and Vacation

Tuition discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals-McKinney in Brooklyn seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist in admission, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. You will deliver direct patient care under supervision and help ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The role requires current NY LPN licensure, the ability to follow policies, participate in education, and support discharge planning and family teaching. This position offers competitive benefits with health, retirement, tuition discounts and more.

Qualifications

• Current NY Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Ability to provide nursing care and document in medical records.
• Capable of participating in discharge planning and patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in admission procedures and participate in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Set priorities and deliver direct care to meet residents' needs.
• Provide medications, treatments and perform nursing procedures safely; document per policy.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide teaching to resident and family.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and follow infection control and environment of care practices.
• Maintain competency and attend mandatory classes and continue education.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and committees.
• Perform other related duties.
• Supervise Nursing Aides as directed and assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in NY

Job description

About NYC Health + Hospitals

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. At NYC Health + Hospitals- Post Acute Care. our Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour care for individuals in need of short-term, long-term care or hospice care. Our facilities are rated as a Best Nursing Home by US News and World Report.

NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney

NYC Health + Hospitals-McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located in central Brooklyn. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson's and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care.

Job Description

• Assists RN in admission procedure and participates in the planning, implementing and evaluation nursing care.
• Sets priorities and delivers directs care to meet the needs of the assigned residents.
• Provide medications, treatments and perform nursing procedures safely. Document per policy and procedure in resident's medical record.
• Participate in discharge regime and provide necessary teaching to resident and family on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and follow protocol for fire, disaster, infection control and other environment of care practices.
• Maintain competency and proficiency in nursing resident care standards. Attend all mandatory classes, and participate in the continuing education program and other appropriate learning experiences.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and other committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties.
• Supervise Nursing Aides as directed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.

NYC Health and Hospitals offer a competitive benefits package that includes

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
• Multiple employee discounts programs.