Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem Research

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

In this role, the successful candidate The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the Registered Nurse in the implementation of the nursing process on his/her assigned patients. The practice of nursing as an LPN is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding health teaching health counseling and provisions of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1-2 years of experience in hospital based nursing, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn. Ambulatory care experience preferred
• Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule
• NYS LPN License
• Bilingual in languages based on site's needs.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides health education based on patient's needs.
• Documents patient response to treatment/teaching in the medical record.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patients.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with the mission, goals and values of Lutheran Health Care.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient's cultural background
• Observes, reports and documents significant physical, psychological or safety status changes in patient's condition to the RN/PSC/Provider promptly.
• Communicates patient care needs to ancillary staff and follow up accordingly
• Administers medication therapy and vaccines as ordered by the provider.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, taking into consideration the age, growth and development of the individual.
• Performs and/or assists patients with treatments/procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in preparing patients for diagnostic, operative treatments and procedures

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree