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Rutland- Licenced Practical Nurse

Rutland- Licenced Practical Nurse

Soloh Partners IncBrooklyn, NY, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position : Licenced Practical Nurse

Location : Brooklyn, NY

Pay Rate : $34 / hr

Schedule : Evening Shift - 3p-11p & Night Shift - 10 : 45p - 7 : 15a 5x8 - With Every other weekend

Responsibilities :

  • Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, the LPN performs nursing duties in the care and treatment of patients on an assigned unit.
  • The duties require the use of tact and judgment in the care and treatment of patients. May assist in the supervision of non-professional subordinates.
  • Is cognizant of philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Nursing Department.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge in the treatment of patients requiring nursing care.
  • Uses available diagnostic results and other information to make an accurate evaluation.
  • Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases and uses available resources in performing the nursing process.
  • Performs timely, comprehensive, and accurate reevaluations and documentation at regular intervals as defined by the department, when a significant change occurs in the resident's condition, and when otherwise warranted.
  • Is considerate of residents' privacy during the evaluation process.
  • Contributes to an individualized and appropriate plan of care delineating measurable patient care goals - Contributes to the plan of care making necessary changes as the condition of the patient indicates.
  • Bases care decisions on resident needs and care priorities.
  • Monitors patient outcomes.
  • Monitor continued care needs for discharge and coordinates resources to meet post-institutional requirement.
  • Collaborate, as appropriate, with Care Manager, physician, and other clinical disciplines in planning interventions to meet resident and family needs in a timely manner.

Skills :

  • Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort
  • Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
  • Ability to read, write and interpret documents
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time at required patient bedside and / or procedural areas
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and / or co-workers
  • May be exposed to mechanical / electrical / radiant / explosive / burn and chemical hazards
  • May be required to handle, dispose of and / or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials
  • May be required to operate and clean equipment
  • May be required to handle / assist in lifting patients onto / out of exam beds / procedure stations
  • Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook / Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work
  • Requirements :

  • Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or completion of equivalent study in an approved program in professional nursing.
  • Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
  • Licenses, Certifications : Current NYS LPN Licensure
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