Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem Research Brooklyn, NY

Licensed Practical Nurse

Brooklyn, NY Full-Time/Regular

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse. In this role, the successful candidate The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists the Registered Nurse in the implementation of the nursing process on his/her assigned patients. The practice of nursing as an LPN is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding health teaching health counseling and provisions of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides health education based on patient's needs.
• Documents patient response to treatment/teaching in the medical record.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patients.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with the mission, goals and values of Lutheran Health Care.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient's cultural background
• Observes, reports and documents significant physical, psychological or safety status changes in patient's condition to the RN/PSC/Provider promptly.
• Communicates patient care needs to ancillary staff and follow up accordingly
• Administers medication therapy and vaccines as ordered by the provider.
• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, taking into consideration the age, growth and development of the individual.
• Performs and/or assists patients with treatments/procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in preparing patients for diagnostic, operative treatments and procedures

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 1-2 years of experience in hospital based nursing, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, OB/Gyn. Ambulatory care experience preferred Willingness to devote the time required completing assigned tasks on schedule NYS LPN License Bilingual in languages based on site's needs. Required Licenses: LPN

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $36.49 - $36.49 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.