Job Title: Licensed Practice Nurse
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 03 months Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5pm
Hourly rate: $43/hour on W2 (Negotiable)
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide supportive and restorative nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), licensed physician, or dentist.
Deliver nursing care in structured, routine situations that do not require complex clinical judgment.
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and mobility.
Perform routine nursing procedures such as suctioning and urinary catheterization.
Prepare patients for surgeries, diagnostic tests, treatments, and examinations.
Administer medications within the LPN scope of practice.
Collect, label, and process laboratory specimens accurately.
Set up intravenous (IV) equipment and initiate peripheral IV infusions within scope of practice.
Administer blood and blood products after completing required specialized training.
Observe, document, and report patient conditions, treatments, medications, incidents, and changes to the RN using unit documentation standards.
Carry out delegated patient care assignments from the RN.
Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Reinforce patient and family education as directed by the RN.
Provide emotional support to patients and their families or caregivers.
Assist with patient rehabilitation according to the established care plan.
Promote patient comfort, safety, and well-being.
Participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team discussions.
Respond to emergencies by activating the Team 7000 response, performing Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), assisting with resuscitation efforts, and documenting care provided.
Education Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) education program.
Successfully complete the New York State Department of Health LPN IV Therapy Initial Program during centralized orientation to demonstrate competency in IV therapy and blood administration.
Complete the annual unit-based competency review and update for IV therapy procedures.
Licensure & Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Active New York State license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).