LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPNJob DetailsLevelEntryJob Location17th Street - New York, NYPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$33.

00 - $33.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNegligibleJob CategoryNurseDescriptionSummary : The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of 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 breathingPerforms oral and endotracheal suctioningPerforms therapeutic procedures and treatments : Inserts and removes Foley cathetersPerforms EKGsPhlebotomy for blood collectionInsert IV and maintains lineAssists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.

e., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs)Performs patient prepPrepares & administers medication and observes patients' responseDemonstrates 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 CircumferenceCollects specimens and documentsQualificationsCertificate of completion from a practical nurse course of study requiredMinimum 1-2 years of experience working within an ambulatory setting preferred.

Demonstrated clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and administer medications including immunizations.

Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing.Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.

Current New York State LPN license and registration.Current BCLS, Infection Control Child Abuse Certificates required.Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action : The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements.

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