LPN: Patient Care & Triage Specialist

Northwell; Manorville (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician direction in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, observing and documenting patient status, and performing assigned back-office duties with telephone triage as needed. New York State licensure is required, with additional certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing school or nursing vocational/technical program.
• Current New York State license to practice as an LPN is required, with possible specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients under physician direction.
• Administer medications and document therapeutic effects.
• Observe, conduct, and document thorough assessments of patients' medical status.
• Perform back-office duties and rotate as a telephone triage nurse as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with practice policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Nursing communication

Education

Graduate of a practical nursing program (NY)

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional nursing care to patients under physician direction in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, observing and documenting patient status, and performing assigned back-office duties with telephone triage as needed. New York State licensure is required, with additional certifications as applicable.