Licensed Practical Nurse - Sunset Park Pediatrics Family Health Center

Licensed Practical Nurse - Sunset Park Pediatrics Family Health Center

Brooklyn, NY

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Sunset Park Pediatrics Family Health Center. In this role, the LPN assists the Registered Nurse in implementing the nursing process for assigned patients, performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provisions of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.

• Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner, taking into consideration the age, growth and development of the individual.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and respect for coworkers/patient's cultural background.
• Performs other duties as assigned or volunteered in alignment with the mission, goals and values of Lutheran Health Care.
• Provides translation services as needed.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care and decision making for designated patients.
• Administers medication therapy and vaccines as ordered by the provider.
• Communicates patient care needs to ancillary staff and follows up accordingly.
• Observes, reports and documents significant physical, psychological or safety status changes in patient's condition to the RN/PSC/Provider promptly.
• Provides health education based on patient's needs and documents patient response to treatment/teaching in the medical record.
• Utilizes appropriate resources in preparing patients for diagnostic, operative treatments and procedures.
• Performs and/or assists patients with treatments/procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• NYS LPN License.
• 1–2 years of experience in hospital-based nursing required.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• NYS Infection Control certificate.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

LPN

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, and employee resources groups for peer support. Employees also have access to a holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial and preventive care, designed to allow individuals to focus on what truly matters.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. View Know Your Rights:
Workplace discrimination is illegal.

The salary range for this role is $71,147.27 – $71,147.27 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.