Job Order Number:

DF9045606

Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surg

Company:

Northwell Health Location:

Mount Kisco, NY

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Education:

Information Not Provided

Experience:

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Duration:

Full Time, Regular

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Description:

 •Req Number•134757Job DescriptionRenders direct nursing care to assigned patients and carries out other nursing tasks and functions including technical/laboratory procedures. Assists the professional nurse in the provision of nursing care on the clinical unitJob Responsibility+ Assists the registered nurse in provision of nursing care.+ Gives direct patient care as assigned by the professional nurse.+ Administers medications and treatments according to policy.+ Observes, records and reports patients vital signs, symptoms and general condition to appropriate staff member.+ Prepares for and assists physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.+ Assists in patients' teaching program.+ Gathers data from patient/family which is used by Registered Nurse in making the initial assessment and developing a nursing care plan.+ Recognizes emergencies and initiates action.+ Maintains records relating to patient care+ Records nursing care given, observations and patients' responses to nursing interventions on progress notes.+ Charts medications and treatments administered and patients' reaction to same.+ Participates in gathering data on patients upon admission to provide information from which a nursing care plan can be developed.+ Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients by keeping the patient's bedside unit and surroundings clean, safe and noise free as possible.+ Performs related duties, as required.

Job Qualification+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.+ Completed accredited Practical Nurse program, required.+ Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York+ Previous related experience preferred.•Additional Salary Detail•The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $32.02-$34.45/hourIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.