Licensed Practical Nurse - Uniondale, NY

Townhouse Center for Rehab and Nursing - Compensation and Benefits for the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse • Salary of the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse: $40-$42/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! • Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus 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

Created: 2024-11-02