LPN Long Island - OrderID: 5231

LPN Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role focuses on providing direct patient care and supporting physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare staff in a primary care/health center setting.

Main Responsibilities:

• Take patients' vital signs, height, and weight.
• Draw blood and collect/process urine and other lab specimens.
• Perform EKGs as ordered.
• Assist physicians and NPs/PAs with patient care and gynecology procedures, including Pap testing.
• Administer/support medication and treatment processes, including obtaining prescription authorizations.
• Triage patient phone calls and follow up on labs, X-rays, and other testing.
• Maintain accurate medical records, lab logs, and documentation.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize examination rooms and medical instruments.
• Schedule and confirm appointments and help manage the daily clinic workflow.
• Educate patients about procedures, self-care, and health/wellness.
• Maintain medical supplies, inventory, and emergency equipment.
• Follow infection control, safety, confidentiality, and agency policies.
• Participate in monthly Infection Control Committee meetings.

Requirements:

• New York State LPN license.
• CPR certification.
• Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Some related experience or training preferred.

Location: Central Islip, NY 11722.

Schedule: 10am - 8pm 4 days a week or 8am - 8pm 3 days a week

Pay rate: $40 an hour BENEFITS

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.