LPN Long Term Care
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: LPN - Long Term Care (LTC) - Brooklyn, NY

Position Summary

• Provide nursing care to assigned residents with complex needs under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Perform nursing skills related to hygiene, physical comfort, medical treatment, nutrition, ambulation, elimination, and safety.
• Direct care performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Administer medications except blood products, first IV medication, IV push medications, and IV meds via central lines.
• Administer IV therapy within scope if certified (venipuncture, starting IV fluids, monitoring, changing dressings, discontinuing fluids).
• Prepare residents for diagnostic tests, procedures, and transport.
• Participate in Person Centered Care planning and coordinate nursing care.
• Assist with health teaching for residents and families.
• Establish positive relationships with residents and families.
• Participate in unit/team meetings and quality improvement teams.
• Assist with nutritional needs and mealtime support.
• Provide post-mortem care as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an LPN program.
• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• BLS (American Heart Association) or NY State CPR certification.
• Demonstrated competence and experience in nursing skills within scope of practice.
• Ability to foster positive team morale and good interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant nursing experience.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Location

• Brooklyn, New York

Employment Type

• Clinical - Nursing - DPC

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required