Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse
Location : Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Duration : 3 Months + (Extendable)
Shift : Mon - Fri (5x8)
Mornings - 1st shift - 08 am to 04 pm or 09 am - 05 pm
Afternoons - 2nd shift - 03 pm - 11 pm
Nights - 3rd shift - 11 pm - 07 am
Position Summary :
- The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional.
- He / she assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes.
- Performs non-interpretable data collection in an ongoing systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, and cognitive status.
- Provides hygienic care, assists with ambulation and meals as directed by the registered professional nurse.
- Positions patients, provides pre, post op and post mortem care as indicated.
- Provides a safe patient environment by answering call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any change in patient's condition.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and / or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and / or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental / age, educational literacy, etc).
- Contacts : Regular contact with Medical Centre personnel, patients and visitors.
Submission Requirements
Current valid NY LPN License.Maintain current BLS / CPR certification from the American Heart Association.Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing.Education :
Graduate of an accredited program in Licensed Practical Nursing.Certification Requirements :
BLS (AHA)Current valid NY LPN License