Travel Licensed Practical Nurse - Long-Term Care - $1,526 per week

One Brooklyn Health System is seeking a LPN / LVN for a travel job in Brooklyn, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : LPN / LVN
• Discipline : LPN / LVN
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type : Travel

Direct Source by RightSourcing offers clinical contract opportunities across the One Brooklyn Health system that align well with those who are looking for career flexibility and growth. To learn more and find a position that aligns with your interests, join the Direct Source talent network managed by RightSourcing.

Overview : 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. Responsibilities : 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. Knowledge and 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 Other : Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding Physical Requirements : Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure. Education : Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or completion of equivalent study in an approved program in professional nursing. Experience : Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications : Current NYS LPN Licensure

1- Year Clinical Experience needed.

Nursing home experience is needed.

Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or completion of equivalent study in an approved program in professional nursing.

Current NYS LPN Licensure

No EPIC needed this location uses paper documentation.

RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and / or include certain benefits like : Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

QUALIFICATION / LICENSURE

Work Authorization : US Citizen

Preferred years of experience : 1 years

Travel required : No travel required

Shift timings : 5x8-Varies

One Brooklyn Health System Job ID #36542401. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Rutland- Licensed Practical Nurse

About One Brooklyn Health System

One Brooklyn Health (OBH) was established to preserve and enhance health care services in the communities of Central Brooklyn and is composed of three hospitals and their affiliated facilities, Interfaith Medical Center (IMC), Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (BHMC) and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (KJMC). All three hospitals have historic ties in the communities they serve and are working together to build a system that will enable OBH to provide the highest quality and widest breadth of healthcare services to those in need.

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