Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for overnight shifts. The role involves providing patient care, including vital sign checks and support, within a supportive healthcare team. This position offers an hourly rate of $32 and engages with diverse patient backgrounds.

Qualifications

• NYS LPN licensure required.
• BLS certification needed.
• 1 year experience with clients having Substance Use Disorder or Serious Mental Illness.

Responsibilities

• Assists with checking vital signs and administering injections.
• Records detailed patient care reports.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

Skills

Patient Care

Organization Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School or GED

Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EHR

Job description

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Overview

Part-Time Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare staff can work anywhere…. The BEST work with US!

Saturdays and Sundays 12am-8am

Fridays-Sundays 12am-8am

Rotating Schedule

Hourly Rate: $32

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Overview

Part-Time Overnight Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare staff can work anywhere…. The BEST work with US!

Saturdays and Sundays 12am-8am

Fridays-Sundays 12am-8am

Rotating Schedule

Hourly Rate: $32

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village, serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction of the RN and/or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN will support providers in provision of care including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, assisting with procedures and documentation. The incumbent will assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver nursing care in collaboration with RN and/or Physician. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Assists with patient care including checking vital signs, blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, temperature, weight, discussing chief health concerns, administers injections and performs test.
• Takes patient’s medical history, all pretreatment formalities and enters data in computer system.
• Follows orders of physician and registered nurse in providing care.
• Records in patients’ record a detailed report of care given.
• Handles proper charting, documentation and maintenance of patients’ medical records.
• Checks, cleans and dresses wounds.
• Reinforces instructions given to patient by RN or Physician.
• Notifies RN or Physician of significant finding or changes in patient’s physical or mental condition.
• Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
• Pulls and prepares patient charts.
• Maintains neatness of work area.
• Stocks patient rooms with supplies.
• Provides emotional support as needed.
• Initiates emergency assistance as per policies and procedures.
• Attends staff development trainings and nursing conferences.
• Keeps skills current and increases knowledge and productivity.
• Performs other duties as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• NYS LPN licensure.
• BLS certification.
• High School or GED.
• Graduate of a formal Technical or Vocational LPN Program.
• At least One (1) year experience as an LPN working with clients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Available to work a flexible schedule as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician’s instructions.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Team player and ability to work independently.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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