Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Peds Clinic - Flexstaff

Northwell Health • Lake Success, NY

7d • $36 - $39

About The Position

Performs various aspects of patient care within assigned patient care unit under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Location: Pediatrics Care Center - 1411 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Shift: Mon-Fri 9-5 (alternating Saturdays) Payrate: $35.86/hr. - $38.99/hr.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Phlebotomy and Immunization experience

Responsibilities

• Administers general nursing care to ambulatory patients in an assigned area under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Participates with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator in planning and coordinating patient care.
• Follows the direction and guidance of the Primary Nurse in implementing the nursing process.
• Reports and records results of nursing care and makes all significant information known immediately to Primary Nurse and/or Nursing Care Coordinator.
• Performs treatments and procedures as assigned by a Registered Nurse.
• Establishes good interpersonal relations with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Must have knowledge of usual dosages, side effects, and reactions to medications patients are receiving, and is able to administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications, except for experimental drugs.
• May administer narcotics orally or intramuscularly except on pediatrics, newborn nursery, and premature nursery.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

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