LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse for our clients in Stony Brook, NY 11790 This role is an 12-month contract assignment.

Schedule: M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Duties

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Observes patients’ health.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.
• Assists with patient comfort.
• Monitors catheters.

Job Requirements [Skills, Education, &/or Experience]

• LPN license
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Stony Brook, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road