Licensed Practical Nurse
Brooklyn, New York
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Brooklyn, New York

Job Overview

• Provide nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Perform nursing duties on an assigned unit, using tact and judgment in patient care.
• May assist in supervising non-professional staff.
• Follow nursing department philosophy, standards, objectives, and policies.
• Perform related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficient knowledge in treating patients requiring nursing care.
• Use diagnostic results and other information to make accurate evaluations.
• Apply knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases in the nursing process.
• Perform timely, comprehensive, and accurate reevaluations and documentation.
• Respect patient privacy during evaluations.
• Contribute to individualized care plans with measurable goals.
• Adjust care plans based on patient condition and monitor outcomes.
• Coordinate discharge care needs and post-institutional resources.
• Collaborate with Care Manager, physician, and other clinical disciplines to plan interventions.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent approved program.
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, and other discomforts.
• Physical ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend, stretch, sit for long periods, and stand at patient bedside or procedural areas.
• Effective communication skills with patients and co-workers.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, radiant, explosive, burn, and chemical hazards.
• May handle, dispose of, and identify hazardous waste and materials.
• May operate and clean equipment.
• May assist in lifting patients onto/out of exam beds or procedure stations.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures related to hazardous materials.
• Understanding of all emergency codes.

Physical Requirements

• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
• Normal routine may involve no exposure but potential exists.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.