Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Union

Excel at Woodbury is seeking Part-time LPN's to join their team!

Located on Long Island

Permanent Part-time Positions available : 9am-1pm & 4pm-8pm

Excel offers excellent benefits for our LPN's :

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

1199 Union Benefits :

Paid Holidays

Paid PTO

Paid Sick

Paid Bereavement Leave

Paid Jury Service

Paid Uniform Allowance

Pension Benefits

Life Insurance

Union Representation

Training / Education Benefits

Overtime Pay after 37.5 hours (full time, after 7.5 hours / day)

Shift Differential - Access to Credit Unions - Many Discounts

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner.

You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm.

It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven experience as LPN or similar role

Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team

Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures

Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices

Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology

Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry

Perfect physical condition and stamina

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and able to handle stress

Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

Job Type : Part-time

Salary : $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Standard shift : Day shift

Day shift

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