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Licensed Practical Nurse

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Feb 20, 2025
Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks as assigned by the facility under the direction of the managing team, Director of Nurses and/or Physician. A skilled nurse performs a variety of duties to care and comfort for patients requiring medical services. A skilled nurse must utilize specialized skills and judgment when delivering care to patients in a long-term care setting. A skilled nurse implements and evaluates patient care while performing nursing procedures to treat and rehabilitate patients. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Excellent interpersonal skills Effective Communication Skills Good collaboration and Teamwork Skills Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities Keen attention to detail In depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for several medical conditions Physical strength and stamina First aid and CPR certifications Helping patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving. Serving meals and helping patients eat Ensuring that patients receive appropriate nutrition, assisting with eating if necessary. Competencies in Safe Patient handling; ergonomically lifting and moving patients. Must be able to safely move patients into beds and wheelchairs and onto exam tables when they can't do so on their own. May include turning or repositioning patients for comfort and prevention of bedsores. Taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations and pulse oximetry), and then record their findings and report them to a supervisor to determine whether action is necessary. Maintaining a clean and sanitized environment; depending on daily needs, this can involve changing soiled sheets, cleaning up spills, changing bedpans, setting up equipment, and reducing the spread of germs and infection in the patient's living area. Facilitating patient care The daily direct contact you have with a patient also gives you the opportunity to identify bruises, blood in urine, and other injuries and report them to medical staff who can initiate care. Communicating with the healthcare team and family members Serve as a channel between patients and nurses and physicians so that all patient issues are communicated. Interactions and conversations may also include family members involved in your patient's care. Providing companionship and friendship Provide compassion and comfort to those who are lonely, frustrated, or scared. Requirements: Currently a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State Additional Information: Shift Hours: 730am to 4pm, 330pm to 12am, and 1130pm to 8am. Every other weekend & some holidays. Shift to be discussed during interview. Contract Length: Up to 2 years. Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short-to-long-term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners. Benefits offered to our workers include the following: Medical Insurance Vision & Dental insurance Life Insurance 401K Commuter Benefits Employee Discounts & Rewards Payroll Payment Options