LPN (SO)

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Bay Shore, NY is seeking a Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care under direct supervision of a registered nurse, in a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role requires completion of an approved practical nursing program and NYS licensure.

Responsibilities include administering nursing care, participating in care planning, documenting results, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administers general nursing care under RN supervision.
• Participates with RN and interdisciplinary team in planning and coordinating patient care.
• Follows the direction of the RN in implementing the nursing process.
• Reports and records results of nursing care to the RN immediately.
• Performs treatments and procedures as assigned by RN.
• Establishes good interpersonal relations with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Administers medications (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular); IV meds as allowed; no IV push.
• May administer narcotics orally or intramuscularly as allowed; pediatrics restrictions apply.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• *ADA Essential Functions

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of practical nursing program

Licensed Practical Nurse (NY State)

Job description

Job Description

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

Job Responsibility

• Administers general nursing care to patients in an assigned area under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Participates with the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team in planning and coordinating patient care.
• Follows the direction and guidance of the Registered Nurse in implementing the nursing process.
• Reports and records results of nursing care and makes all significant information known immediately to Registered Nurse.
• Performs treatments and procedures as assigned by a 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 medication via intravenous infusion after initial dose is given by Registered nurse. May NOT administer IV push medications.
• May administer narcotics orally or intramuscularly except on pediatrics, newborn nursery, and premature nursery.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• *ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• 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.
• 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).