Licensed Practical Nurse (PD)

Northwell • Riverhead, NY

3d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, assists in the delivery of patient care through the use of the Nursing Process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Practical Nursing, required.
• Either eligible for licensure or currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Maintains physical and emotional capability to perform all work related duties and position responsibilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure and under direct supervision.
• Able to relate well to patients, hospital staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and Supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs patient treatment activities and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Works as supportive and productive member of patient care team under the supervision of an RN.
• Is responsible and accountable for personal conduct while on duty.
• Actively participates in unit related activities and own personal growth.
• Adheres to the standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures.
• Assists in admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consiferation to cleanliness of room, ventilation and lighting.
• Provides for patient safety and safe care of valuables.
• Participates in team conferences, development of nursing care plans, and team and shift reports.
• Documents shift report in Report Book, and / or provides report to incoming shift.
• Assists with restorative nursing care of patients, and supervises aides in provision of care.
• Documents unusual occurrences.
• Assists the patients in performing activities of daily living to their maximum potential.
• Participates in fire prevention and safety programs.
• Ensures principals of infection control are observed.
• Assesses special needs of patients in regard to age-related changes and altars care provided to them accordingly.
• Checks floor supplies and requests supplies as needed.
• Makes rounds periodically during the shift to ensure safety of patients and to continuously check on critical and more ill patients.
• Participates in implementing a plan of care for the patients based on assessments and goals established on admission.
• Provides LPN services as needed to assigned patient populations.
• May assume role of Charge Nurse as necessary; within the scope of LPN practice
• Provides LPN services as needed to assigned patient populations
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED