Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Ellenville, NY (#3449)

• Location:Ellenville, NY
• Employment Type:Full-time (Union position)
• Hourly Rate:$29.50 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 currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to fill an opening within a non-profit organization that operates a network of federally qualified health centers focused on ensuring access to healthcare for all. They offer comprehensive services that include Primary Care, Behavioral Health, specialty care, and health education and advocacy.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $29.50 per hour.
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive federally qualified health center environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring healthcare access for all.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

• 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 maintain the 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 organization's policies and procedures.
• Obtains and records: Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference.
• Collects specimens and documents.

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Qualifications:

• Education: Certificate of completion from a practical nurse course of study.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current New York State LPN license and registration.
  • Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
  • Current Infection Control Certificate.
  • Current Child Abuse Certificate.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience working within an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and administer medications including immunizations.
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing.
  • Demonstrated competency in performing treatments and procedures.
  • Proficient in performing EKGs, phlebotomy, IV insertion, and Foley catheter insertion/removal.
• Soft Skills:
  • Demonstrated clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Language: Bilingual Spanish is preferred.