Licensed Practical Nurse

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8 : 00 A.M - 4 : 00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a Professional Nurse, provides supportive nursing care to patients / clients within an assigned unit; performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services for assigned patients.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

1. Gives nursing care to patients as assigned.

2. Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.

3. Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.

4. Reinforces, supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.

5. Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.

6. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.

7. Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individuals(s).

8. Records on patient charts observation of patients responses to nursing care rendered.

9. Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.

10. Assists with unit management and / or assumes charge of unit as assigned.

11. Performs other nursing functions related to patient care and nursing service, as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration.

12. Guides and directs other Licensed Practical Nurses, Technicians and Nurse's Aides in rendering patient care.

13. Maintains clinical competence through participation and attendance at continuing education programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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