Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare staff can work anywhere
… The
BEST work with US!

$35.71-$37.36 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under general direction of the RN and/or Physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN will support providers in provision of care including recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, performing testing, assisting with procedures and documentation. The incumbent will assess, plan, evaluate, and deliver nursing care in collaboration with RN and/or Physician. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

What You Will Do

• Assists with patient care including checking vital signs, blood pressure, pulse rate, breathing, temperature, weight, discussing chief health concerns, administers injections and performs test.
• Takes patient’s medical history, all pretreatment formalities and enters data in computer system.
• Follows orders of physician and registered nurse in providing care.
• Records in patients’ record a detailed report of care given.
• Handles proper charting, documentation and maintenance of patients’ medical records.