Performs various aspects of patient care within assigned patient care unit under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers general nursing care to ambulatory patients in an assigned area under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Participates with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator in planning and coordinating patient care.
Follows the direction and guidance of the Primary Nurse in implementing the nursing process.
Reports and records results of nursing care and makes all significant information known immediately to Primary Nurse and/or Nursing Care Coordinator.
Performs treatments and procedures as assigned by a Registered Nurse.
Establishes good interpersonal relations with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Must have knowledge of usual dosages, side effects, and reactions to medications patients are receiving, and is able to administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications, except for experimental drugs.
May administer narcotics orally or intramuscularly except on pediatrics, newborn nursery, and premature nursery.
Performs related duties, as required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State and /or Connecticut, required.
Minimum 6 months outpatient experience, required. Acute (inpatient) experience, preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians. At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.  We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Flexstaff

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Flexstaff

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