Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In New York, New York

Licensed Practical Nurse Department

LONG TERM CARE 2NF

Location
Manhattan
Job

ID123185

Civil Service ClassificationNon Competitive
Hire In Rate$60,182.00 (for employees new to HHC) Salary Range$60,182.00 – $60,182.00 Pay FrequencyYear
Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular
Regular ShiftNight About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter is a state-of-the-art facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating, equipped with 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) based in Harlem. Carter excels at providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services for individuals in need of medically-complex care like ventilator weaning. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies our ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnership. From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Carter ranks #6 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a high-performance rating for Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2024. 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.

Job Description 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. How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position,