Our client located in Brooklyn is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse

Type: Contract
Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job Description:

• Overview: Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, the 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.
• Uses available diagnostic results and other information to make an accurate evaluation.
• 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, when a significant change occurs in the resident's condition, and when otherwise warranted.
• Is considerate of residents' privacy during the evaluation process.
• Contributes to an individualized and appropriate plan of care delineating measurable patient care goals
• Contributes to the plan of care making necessary changes as the condition of the patient indicates.
• Bases care decisions on resident needs and care priorities.
• Monitors patient outcomes.
• Monitor continued care needs for discharge and coordinates resources to meet post-institutional requirement.
• Collaborate, as appropriate, with Care Manager, physician, and other clinical disciplines in planning interventions to meet resident and family needs in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or completion of equivalent study in an approved program in professional nursing.
• Minimum one (1) year clinical experience preferred.
• Current NYS LPN Licensure

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 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
• May be 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
• May be required 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 client policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person