LPN – Pediatrics Position Available In New York, New York

LPN – Pediatrics 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars New York, NY About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. 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.

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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, please apply online by clicking the “Apply for Job” button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID # 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 Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees’ Collectively bargained contracts College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities Multiple employee discounts programs