Licensed Practical Nurse - Dermatology - Bethpage

NYU Langone Health • Bethpage, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across various medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, we champion equity and inclusion, fostering an environment where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We value individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. This role involves providing direct patient care and clinical support to medical staff, utilizing expertise to deliver safe, therapeutic, and age-specific care through planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Licensed Practical Nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes, and will perform phlebotomies and administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.

Requirements

• High School or GED required.
• Graduate of LPN program.
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse License and Registration.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to details, accuracy, and ability to multitask and set priorities.

Nice To Haves

• 1 - 2 Years experience in private practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Evaluate the health care of patients/families and respond to care rendered.
• Make appropriate referrals, under the direction of the R.N./P.M.D.
• Access and document patients' response to nursing and interdisciplinary team interventions.
• Evaluate patients' clinical status and report findings to the R.N./P.M.D. and address patient issues following established communication hierarchy.
• Participate in problem identification and problem-solving in the work environment.
• Contribute to the growth and development of self, staff, and students through participation in peer review, mentor relationships, and formal/informal education.
• Ensure completion of patient care assignment in an organized and efficient manner.
• Delegate aspects of patient care to team members consistent with scope, capabilities, and responsibilities of the caregiver and supervise completion of assigned tasks.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with patient/family.
• Communicate directly and effectively with patients regarding their care or treatment using appropriate terminology and in a respectful manner.
• Interact with medical and support staff efficiently and professionally.
• Use proper patient education techniques.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED