LPN Long Island - OrderID: 5231

TemPositions Group of Companies; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a primary care/health center setting in Central Islip, NY. The role supports physicians, NPs, and other healthcare staff with routine clinical tasks.

Schedule options include 10am–8pm four days a week or 8am–8pm three days a week. Hourly pay starts at $40, with benefits eligibility based on assignment type.

Qualifications

• New York State LPN license is required.
• CPR certification required.
• Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Some related experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and collect patient data.
• Draw blood and collect urine and other specimens.
• Perform EKGs as ordered.
• Assist physicians and NPs/PAs with patient care and procedures.
• Administer medications and obtain prescription authorizations.
• Triage calls and follow up on labs and imaging.
• Maintain medical records and lab logs.
• Prepare and sterilize examination rooms and instruments.
• Schedule appointments and support clinic workflow.
• Educate patients about procedures and self-care.
• Maintain supplies and emergency equipment.
• Follow infection control and confidentiality policies.
• Participate in Infection Control Committee meetings.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

LPN Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role focuses on providing direct patient care and supporting physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare staff in a primary care/health center setting.

Main Responsibilities

• Take patients'vital signs, height, and weight.

• Draw blood and collect/processurine and other lab specimens.

• PerformEKGs as ordered.

• Assist physicians and NPs/PAs with patient care and gynecology procedures, including Pap testing.

• Administer/support medication and treatment processes, including obtaining prescription authorizations.

• Triage patient phone calls and follow up on labs, X-rays, and other testing.

• Maintain accuratemedical records, lab logs, and documentation.

• Prepare, clean, and sterilize examination rooms and medical instruments.

• Schedule and confirm appointments and help manage the daily clinic workflow.

• Educate patients about procedures, self-care, and health/wellness.

• Maintain medical supplies, inventory, and emergency equipment.

• Followinfection control, safety, confidentiality, and agency policies.

• Participate in monthly Infection Control Committee meetings.

Requirements

• New York State LPN license.

• CPR certification.

• Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience.

• Some related experience or training preferred.

Location: Central Islip, NY 11722.

Schedule: 10am - 8pm 4 days a week or 8am - 8pm 3 days a week

Pay rate: $40 an hour

BENEFITS

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.