Licensed Practical Nurse

Do you want to put your Clinical experience to good use in one of the best hospitals in NY? See below for an exciting LPN opportunity!

Job Title : LPN

Location : Brooklyn, NY 11212

Pay Rate : $28.00 / hr to $33.00 / hr

Shift : Morning / Evening / Nights

3+ Months (Contract) with possible extension

Duties :

• Performs tasks and responsibilities within the frame work of case finding, provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Performs nursing skills and provides nursing care to an assigned group of residents in accordance with the policy of the facility.
• Augments the quality of life of the residents.
• The LPN will function as a member of the nursing team and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct nursing care to assigned residents with complex needs as related to :
• Hygiene and physical comfort
• Medical treatment
• Nutritional needs
• Ambulation and exercise
• Elimination Maintenance of residents' safety
• Maintenance of residents' Safety
• Directs the care of the residents performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.
• LPN's certified in IV therapy by Schulman and Schachne may perform :
• Venipuncture for the purpose of placing a heparin lock or administrating IV fluids
• Set up and assist in starting IV fluids.
• Hanging fluids and monitoring fluid rate as presented by physician order.
• Replacing bags of IV fluids
• Changing intravenous dressing, tubing on peripheral lines.
• Discontinue IV fluids.
• Administers treatment according to facility policy and procedure.
• Prepares residents for diagnostic tests, operative procedures, medical regimen examinations and transportation.
• Admits residents according to facility and unit policies and procedures and assists them in adjusting to the environment.
• Participates in the Person Centered Care planning and coordinating of the nursing care in an assigned unit and implements plan.
• Assists and / or contributes to the development and updating of the Person Centred Care Plan to reflect the residents' needs.
• Assists RN with health teaching for residents and families as needed.

Skills Required :

Education / Certificates / License Required :

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Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.