Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Compensation and Benefits of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Salary: $45/hr
- Paid orientation and buddy days.
- Weekly pay.
- Competitive compensation.
- Voluntary Medical Insurances – choose the option right for you!
- Aflac Insurance options to choose from: Disability, Dental, Accident, Life, Cancer, Hospital.
- Commuter Benefits – earn pre-tax dollars!
- Direct deposit available.
- Referral Bonuses – refer a friend and win up to $100!
- Quarterly Sweepstakes raffles.
- Employee of the Month program.
- Easy access to 24/7 support.
- Wide variety of shifts and locations.
- Offices conveniently located in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.
- Flexible Schedules – full time or part time available.
- Weekend Schedule available.
Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Current LPN license and registration
- CPR certification
- Malpractice insurance
- Resume
- Physical
- MMR & Varicella titers
- PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive
- 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter
- Original Social Security Card
- Original Non expired State Identification
- Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card)
- Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus
- Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well!
- Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN in saint james at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $78,000–$98,800
For context, most lpns earn between $78,000–$98,800 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as part time and onsite.