LPN

BRONX, NY, US


 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of care to the pediatrics, adolescent, adult and/or elderly patients within their scope of practice. They participate in performance improvement, research activities and maintains clinical expertise. The LPN will pre-screen patients prior to their visits, educating patients on telemedicine platform where applicable, assist in scheduling and patient screening and assist in chronic disease and preventative care patient outreach. 

As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse, or Doctor of Medicine will provide nursing care to patients/clients within assigned practices. Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or Doctor of Medicine the Licensed Practical Nurse performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of restorative and supportive care, data collection, monitoring and observation, implementation of treatments, and therapies provided to Ambulatory Care patients throughout the age continuum (infants/geriatrics) that fall within the scope of practice.

 

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSES, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Required:

·         High School Diploma or GED equivalent

·         Certification from a nursing program registered by the NYS Department of Education

·         New York State required Infection Control Coursework every (4) years

·         New York State LPN License

·         Licensed and registered as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York

·         Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

 

Work Experience:

·         1 year of related work experience preferred.  

·         Effective English communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal.

·         Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval system.

Responsibilities:

·         Direct patient care and treatment based on specific patient population.

·         Administration of medications

·         Provide patient and family education and instruction.

·         Additional education required by specialty areas/patient care locations. 

·         Cross-coverage of off-site surgical clinics (travel required)

·         Shift Monday-Friday: 8:30- 5:00 pm 

 

This position is temporary with an end date of October 11, 2025

 

Department: Surgery Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: WAKEFIELD Employment Status: Temporary Full-Time Address: 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 220818 Salary Range/Pay Rate:   $31.72 

 

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