Licensed Practical Nurse
hace 4 días
New York
Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse - New York, NY (#3286) • Location: New York, NY, • Employment Type: Full-time, • Hourly Rate: $33 per hour About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a mission-driven non-profit organization operating federally qualified health centers. This role focuses on ensuring healthcare access for all through primary care, behavioral health, and health education services. Why Join Us? • Competitive Compensation: $33 per hour, • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive and negotiable., • Generous Sign-On Bonus:, • 0-5 years experience: $5,000, • 5-10 years experience: $10,000, • 10+ years experience: $15,000, • Work Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, • Professional Growth: Supportive environment in a mission-driven organization, • Impactful Work: Contribute to healthcare access and equity in underserved communities JOB DESCRIPTION: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. The LPN is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization. Requirements • Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures., • Assists in achieving patients' respiratory needs: Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing., • Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning., • Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments., • Inserts and removes Foley catheters., • Performs EKGs., • Phlebotomy for blood collection., • Insert IV and maintains line., • Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs), • Performs patient prep., • Prepares & administers medication and observes patients' response., • Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medications., • Demonstrates ability to safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures., • Obtains and records: Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference., • Collects specimens and documents. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives. Requirements Qualifications: • Education: Certificate from an accredited practical nurse program, • Licensure: Current NY State LPN license and registration, • Certification: Current BCLS, Infection Control, Child Abuse Certificates, • Experience: 1-2 years in an ambulatory setting preferred, • Technical Skills: Venipuncture, medication administration, immunizations, basic computer proficiency, including typing, • Soft Skills:, • Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; bilingual Spanish preferred, • Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.