Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical or healthcare setting. The LPN will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), licensed physician, or other authorized healthcare provider to deliver supportive and restorative nursing care, administer medications, perform specialized clinical tasks, and ensure patient safety and comfort.

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide nursing care in structured and routine patient care situations.

·       Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and mobility support.

·       Perform treatments and routine nursing procedures such as suctioning and urinary catheterization.

·       Prepare patients for surgeries, diagnostic procedures, examinations, and treatments.

·       Administer medications within the scope of LPN practice.

·       Collect, label, and process laboratory specimens accurately.

·       Set up and monitor intravenous (IV) equipment and administer IV solutions through peripheral access devices in accordance with training and regulations.

·       Administer blood and blood products following required training and established protocols.

·       Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition, treatments, medications, incidents, and accidents to the Registered Nurse.

·       Contribute to the development and implementation of patient care plans in collaboration with the nursing team.

·       Reinforce patient and family education as directed by the Registered Nurse.

·       Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and their families.

·       Assist with patient rehabilitation and recovery plans.

·       Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.

·       Participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team discussions.

·       Assist in emergency response situations, including Basic Life Support (BLS) and other resuscitative procedures as directed.

·       Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical record.

Required Qualifications

·       Graduate of an accredited educational program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

·       Active and unrestricted New York State LPN License.

·       Successful completion of the New York State Department of Health LPN IV Therapy Initial Program.

·       Ability to competently perform intravenous therapy and blood administration procedures.

·       Strong communication, documentation, and patient care skills.

·       Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment.

Certifications & Licenses

·       Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – New York State Department of Health

·       Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association preferred)

·       Current IV Therapy competency and annual updates as required