Licensed Practical Nurse

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing • The Bronx, NY

16d • $33 - $33

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse - Bronx, NY (#3287) Location: Bronx, NY Employment Type: Full-time Hourly Rate: $33 per hour About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a mission-driven non-profit organization operating federally qualified health centers. This role focuses on ensuring healthcare access for all through primary care, behavioral health, and health education services. Why Join Us? Work Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week Professional Growth: Supportive environment in a mission-driven organization Impactful Work: Contribute to healthcare access and equity in underserved communities JOB DESCRIPTION: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. The LPN is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.

Requirements

• Education: Certificate from an accredited practical nurse program
• Licensure: Current NY State LPN license and registration
• Certification: Current BCLS, Infection Control, Child Abuse Certificates
• Experience: 1-2 years in an ambulatory setting preferred
• Technical Skills: Venipuncture, medication administration, immunizations, basic computer proficiency, including typing
• Soft Skills: Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; bilingual Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.
• Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures.
• Assists in achieving patients' respiratory needs: Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing.
• Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments.
• Inserts and removes Foley catheters.
• Performs EKGs.
• Phlebotomy for blood collection.
• Insert IV and maintains line.
• Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e. incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs)
• Performs patient prep.
• Prepares & administers medication and observes patients' response.
• Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medications.
• Demonstrates ability to safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
• Obtains and records: Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference.
• Collects specimens and documents.

Nice To Haves

• bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals.
• The LPN is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.
• Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures.
• Assists in achieving patients' respiratory needs: Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing.
• Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning.
• Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments.
• Inserts and removes Foley catheters.
• Performs EKGs.
• Phlebotomy for blood collection.
• Insert IV and maintains line.
• Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e. incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs)
• Performs patient prep.
• Prepares & administers medication and observes patients' response.
• Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medications.
• Demonstrates ability to safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
• Obtains and records: Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference.
• Collects specimens and documents.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $33 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive and negotiable.
• Generous Sign-On Bonus: 0-5 years experience: $5,000 5-10 years experience: $10,000 10+ years experience: $15,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed