Licensed Practical Nurse - Long Beach, NY

Compensation and Benefits for the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

• Salary of the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse: $42/hour

• Paid orientation.

• Direct deposit available.

• Flexible Schedules – full time or part time available.

• Weekend Schedule available

Requirements of the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

• Current LPN license and registration

• CPR certification

• Malpractice insurance

• Resume

• Physical

• MMR & Varicella titers

• PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive

• 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter

• Original Social Security Card

• Original Non expired State Identification

• Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card)

• Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus

• Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well!

• Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus

Responsibilities for the (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately

• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.

• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.

• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts

• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.

• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic

medical care tasks

• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned

• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed

• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions