Location: Syracuse, NY Duration: 17 Weeks – Contract Shift: 12-Hour Shifts, 3 Days/Week – Day Shift Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and some holidays
Weekly Gross: $1,600–$1,800, based on experience
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in acute care, rehabilitation, and inpatient Medical-Surgical settings.
The LPN will provide direct patient care, monitor patient conditions, assist with treatments and procedures, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and support daily nursing unit operations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide patient care in acute care, rehabilitation, and inpatient Medical-Surgical settings.
Perform routine nursing and patient-care functions with minimal orientation and supervision.
Obtain, monitor, and accurately document vital signs.
Monitor patient progress and responses to treatments and report changes appropriately.
Assist physicians and registered nurses with examinations, injections, Pap tests, and other clinical procedures.
Implement nursing care activities under the direction of the primary or associate nurse.
Maintain clean, organized, and properly equipped examination rooms and clinical areas.
Assist with nursing unit management and daily operational activities.
Perform reception and administrative duties as needed, including appointment scheduling and chart preparation.
Obtain insurance authorizations and physician referrals when required.
Accurately document patient information using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
Work every other weekend and some holidays as required.
Required Qualifications
Current and active New York State LPN License.
Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN.
Current CPR certification/re-certification.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Strong attention to detail and patient-care skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior inpatient hospital experience.
Phlebotomy experience highly preferred.
IV insertion experience highly preferred.
EKG application experience highly preferred.
Strong experience working with EMR systems.
Experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or Medical-Surgical settings.