Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department - LPNED 26-13389

Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Emergency Department

Location: Syracuse, NY 13210
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift – 3 × 12-Hour Shifts per Week
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and some holidays

Local Candidates: Welcome
Travel Candidates: Welcome

Pay Rates

• Local Candidates: $36–$38 per hour, depending on experience.
• Travel Candidates: $1,650–$1,692.50 per week, depending on experience.

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid New York State LPN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience.
• Previous Emergency Department (ED) experience is required.
• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• IV insertion skills are required.
• EKG application skills are required.
• Ability to obtain or maintain CPR certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is strongly preferred.
• Inpatient hospital experience is preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to Emergency Department patients under the direction of the primary or associate nurse.
• Perform IV insertions, phlebotomy, and EKG applications.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations, procedures, and injections.
• Greet patients, escort or direct them to examination rooms, and prepare them for examinations.
• Monitor and document vital signs, observe patient responses to treatment, and promptly report changes to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-equipped examination rooms and clinical areas.
• Assist with nursing unit operations and related administrative duties.
• Document patient information, assessments, and care provided in electronic medical records.
• Follow established clinical protocols, infection control procedures, and patient safety standards.