LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse

LPNs Can Work Anywhere....The BEST Work with Us!

$35.71-$38.46

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the 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 the general supervision of the RN and / or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN will support providers in the provision of care including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, and assisting with procedures and documentation. Assesses, plans, evaluates, and delivers 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, and weight, discussing chief health concerns, administering injections, and performing tests.
• Takes patient's medical history, all pretreatment formalities, and enters data in the computer system.
• Follows orders of a physician and registered nurse in providing care.
• Documents all care given to patients in thorough detail.
• Handles proper charting, documentation, and maintenance of patient's medical records.
• Check, clean, and dresses wounds.
• Reinforces instructions given to patients by RN or Physician.
• Notifies RN or Physician of significant findings or changes in patient's physical or mental condition.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

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