Position: Rutland Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Pay Rate: $ 34/hr
Schedule: 5 days per week X 8 hours per day.
Duties:
-LPN performs nursing duties in the care and treatment of patients on an assigned unit.
-The duties require the use of tact and judgment in the care and treatment of patients.
-May assist in the supervision of non-professional subordinates. Is cognizant of philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Nursing Department.
-Performs related duties as required. Responsibilities: Demonstrates proficient knowledge in the treatment of patients requiring nursing care.
- Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases and uses available resources in performing the nursing process. Performs timely, comprehensive, and accurate reevaluations and documentation at regular intervals as defined by the department.
-Uses available diagnostic results and other information to make an accurate evaluation. when a significant change occurs in the resident's condition, and when otherwise warranted. Is considerate of residents' privacy during the evaluation process.
-Monitors patient outcomes. Monitor continued care needs for discharge and coordinates resources to meet post-institutional requirement.
--Accepting both travel or Local candidate.
Requirements:
-1 year clinical experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications: Current NYS LPN
-Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
-Ability to read, write and interpret documents Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions
- Ability to stand for long periods of time at required patient bedside and/or procedural areas Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers
-exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials.
-Equired to operate and clean equipment May be required to handle/ assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds/procedure stations Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies.
-Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding Physical Requirements: Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
-Maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work Other: Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but potential for exposure.
Education:
-Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or completion of equivalent study in an approved program in professional nursing.