Licensed Practical Nurse, Long-Term Care
Brooklyn, New York
Brookdale Hospital Medical Center - 585 Schenectady Avenue , Rutland Nursing Home

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (88 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Job Overview

• Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Perform nursing duties requiring tact and judgment in patient care and treatment.
• May assist in supervising non-professional staff.
• Follow nursing department philosophy, standards, objectives, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficient knowledge in treating patients requiring nursing care.
• Use diagnostic results and other information to evaluate patient condition accurately.
• Apply knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases in nursing processes.
• Perform timely, comprehensive, and accurate patient reevaluations and documentation, especially when significant changes occur.
• Respect patient privacy during evaluations.
• Contribute to individualized care plans with measurable goals and update plans as patient conditions change.
• Monitor patient outcomes and ongoing care needs, including discharge planning and coordination of post-institutional resources.
• Collaborate with Care Managers, physicians, and other clinical staff to plan timely interventions for patients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license valid in New York.
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or nursing home settings is required.
• Strong professionalism and communication skills.
• EPIC electronic health record experience is a plus.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, and potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, radiant, explosive, burn, and chemical hazards.
• Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend, stretch, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
• May be required to handle, dispose of, and identify hazardous waste/materials.
• May assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds or procedure stations.
• Routine exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
• Must be trained and knowledgeable about hazardous waste/materials policies and maintain applicable qualifications.
• Knowledge of emergency codes and procedures is required.

Shifts Available

• All shifts needed, including:

  • Nights with every other weekend (11:00 PM – 7:15 AM)
  • Evenings with every other weekend (3:00 PM – 11:15 PM)
  • Days with every other weekend (7:00 AM – 3:15 PM)
  • Weekend-only roles available

Additional Notes

• Interviews are conducted in person only.
• Candidates should submit their best applications demonstrating strong professionalism.