Licensed Practical Nurse - Bay Park Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
1 month ago
New York
Job Description Compensation and Benefits for the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse • Salary of the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse: $40/hour, • Paid orientation., • Direct deposit available., • Flexible Schedules – full time or part time available., • Weekend Schedule available Requirements of the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse • Current LPN license and registration, • CPR certification, • Malpractice insurance, • Resume, • Physical, • MMR & Varicella titers, • PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive, • 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter, • Original Social Security Card, • Original Non expired State Identification, • Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card), • Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus, • Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well! Responsibilities for the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse • Record a patient’s medical history accurately, • Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc., • Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc., • Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts, • Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc., • Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks • Collect samples for lab testing as assigned, • Provide emotional and psychological support when needed, • Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions