Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Northwell Health • Mount Kisco, FL

6d

About The Position

Renders direct nursing care to assigned patients and carries out other nursing tasks and functions including technical/laboratory procedures. Assists the professional nurse in the provision of nursing care on the clinical unit

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completed accredited Practical Nurse program, required.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in provision of nursing care.
• Gives direct patient care as assigned by the professional nurse.
• Administers medications and treatments according to policy.
• Observes, records and reports patients vital signs, symptoms and general condition to appropriate staff member.
• Prepares for and assists physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Assists in patients’ teaching program.
• Gathers data from patient/family which is used by Registered Nurse in making the initial assessment and developing a nursing care plan.
• Recognizes emergencies and initiates action.
• Maintains records relating to patient care Records nursing care given, observations and patients’ responses to nursing interventions on progress notes.
• Charts medications and treatments administered and patients’ reaction to same.
• Participates in gathering data on patients upon admission to provide information from which a nursing care plan can be developed.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients by keeping the patient’s bedside unit and surroundings clean, safe and noise free as possible.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees