Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the Job

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New York, NY

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-time (Union position)

Pay: $33/hour

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at a mission-driven non-profit organization operating federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). In this union position, you'll help ensure healthcare access for all through primary care, behavioral health, and health education services.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive pay of $33/hour.
• Benefits available (negotiable).
• Generous sign-on bonus based on experience: $5,000 (0-5 years), $10,000 (5-10 years), $15,000 (10+ years).
• Full-time, union position.
• A supportive environment within a mission-driven organization.
• Meaningful work advancing healthcare access and equity in underserved communities.

Qualifications:

• Certificate from an accredited practical nurse program.
• Current NY State LPN license and registration.
• 1-2 years in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Skilled in venipuncture, medication administration, and immunizations; basic computer proficiency, including typing.
• Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; able to organize care for multiple patients; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications, treatments, and wound care under RN supervision.
• Monitor and document patient conditions, vital signs, and progress.
• Assist with care plan implementation and collaborate with RNs, therapists, and physicians.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medications, and recovery goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, including medication logs and shift reports.
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety protocols, and facility policies.
• Provide emotional support and advocate for patients' needs during recovery.

About the Company

We are committed to our core values: integrity, honesty, and transparencyFinding a new position as a physician or allied health professional or filling a critical vacancy in your practice, clinic, hospital, or skilled care facility can be stressful and time-consuming.At Greenlife our mission is to make this process easier for you and help you through all the steps necessary to find that perfect new position or the healthcare professional to round out your team.We understand that every situation is different and our approach reflects that: we value personalized interaction with job seekers and employers, our searches are customized not cookie-cutter and our results speak for themselves: Happy job seekers and employers who found the right professional match through our services.