Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse - Bronx, NY (#3287)

• Location: Bronx, NY
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hourly Rate: $33 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 seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join a union position at a mission-driven non-profit organization operating federally qualified health centers. This role focuses on ensuring healthcare access for all through primary care, behavioral health, and health education services.

Why Join Us?

• Work Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week
• Professional Growth: Supportive environment in a mission-driven organization
• Impactful Work: Contribute to healthcare access and equity in underserved communities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Certificate from an accredited practical nurse program
• Licensure: Current NY State LPN license and registration
• Certification: Current BCLS, Infection Control, Child Abuse Certificates
• Experience: 1-2 years in an ambulatory setting preferred
• Technical Skills: Venipuncture, medication administration, immunizations, basic computer proficiency, including typing
• Soft Skills:  
• Strong clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; bilingual Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.

Requirements

• 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 maintains 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 organizations policies and procedures.
• Obtains and records: Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference.
• Collects specimens and documents.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: $33 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits:  Competitive and negotiable.
• Generous Sign-On Bonus:
• 0-5 years experience: $5,000
• 5-10 years experience: $10,000
• 10+ years experience: $15,000