Do you want to put your Clinical experience to good use in one of the best hospitals in NY? See below for an exciting LPN opportunity!

Job Title: LPN

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212

Pay Rate: $28.00/hr to $33.00/hr

Shift: Morning/Evening/Nights

3+ Months (Contract) with possible extension

Duties:

• Performs tasks and responsibilities within the frame work of case finding, provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Performs nursing skills and provides nursing care to an assigned group of residents in accordance with the policy of the facility.
• Augments the quality of life of the residents.
• The LPN will function as a member of the nursing team and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct nursing care to assigned residents with complex needs as related to:
• Hygiene and physical comfort
• Medical treatment
• Nutritional needs
• Ambulation and exercise
• Elimination Maintenance of residents’ safety
• Maintenance of residents’ Safety
• Directs the care of the residents performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.
• LPN’s certified in IV therapy by Schulman and Schachne may perform:
• Venipuncture for the purpose of placing a heparin lock or administrating IV fluids
• Set up and assist in starting IV fluids.
• Hanging fluids and monitoring fluid rate as presented by physician order.
• Replacing bags of IV fluids
• Changing intravenous dressing, tubing on peripheral lines.
• Discontinue IV fluids.
• Administers treatment according to facility policy and procedure.
• Prepares residents for diagnostic tests, operative procedures, medical regimen examinations and transportation.
• Admits residents according to facility and unit policies and procedures and assists them in adjusting to the environment.
• Participates in the Person Centered Care planning and coordinating of the nursing care in an assigned unit and implements plan.
• Assists and/or contributes to the development and updating of the Person Centred Care Plan to reflect the residents’ needs.
• Assists RN with health teaching for residents and families as needed.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrates competence, and experience in nursing skill within the scope of practice.
• Has the ability to establish positive team moral and good interpersonal relationship with residents, families and co-workers.
• 1+ years relevant experience.

Education/Certificates/License Required:

• Completion of LPN program.
• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.) or NY State CPR cert

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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.