A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse, is responsible for providing basic medical attention to patients and assessing their wellbeing as part of a larger medical team. Their duties include checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history and assisting patients with hygiene.

Position Details:

• Position - LPN/LVN
• Location - Newark NY
• Contract- 13 Weeks with possible extension.
• Shift - Days 6-6PM, M-F 12 Hours. 3x12, EOW required
• Hours/Week - 36 Hours.

Job Requirements,

• Minimum 2 Year acute care experience as LPN/LVN in Hospital.
• Medical Surgical Unit Exp required
• BLS from AHA.
• Active NY License.
• Covid Vaccinated.

Licensed Practical Nurse duties and responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurses assist medical staff in caring for patients. They have the following responsibilities:

• Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file
• Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding and dressing
• Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication
• Update patient records in a confidential manner
• Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff
• Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families
• Change dressings and bandages, ensuring patients are healing properly
• Move patients from wheelchairs, beds and gurneys

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• LPN: 3 years (Preferred)
• Medical Surgical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS from AHA (Preferred)
• LPN license in NY (Preferred)

Work Location: In person