Find & Apply For Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Jobs in Jamaica, New York

Company:

Pride Health Job Title:

LPN LTAC

Location:

Jamaica, NY 11434

Assignment Length:

26 Weeks +

Possible Extension Schedule:

Day's/ Evening's/ Night's (5x8)

Pay Rate:

$1900-$2000/week

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents under the supervision of an RN.
• Care for approximately 20-40 residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, and transfers.
• Administer prescribed medications and accurately document administration.
• Monitor vital signs, weight, physical and emotional condition, and report changes promptly.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, skin assessments, and preventive skin care.
• Collect specimens and monitor/report laboratory and diagnostic results.
• Maintain and monitor urinary catheters, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and IVs as permitted by state regulations.
• Supervise and guide CNAs in daily resident care and ensure care plans are followed.
• Document resident care, observations, and changes in the medical record.
• Participate in shift handoffs, care conferences, and care planning activities.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, falls, seizures, and cardiac/respiratory distress.
• Promote resident dignity, safety, rights, and provide support to residents and families.
• Communicate effectively with RNs, physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

• Active and valid State LPN License - required .
• BLS certification - required .
• Previous long-term care/skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Experience supervising or directing CNAs preferred.
• Must be comfortable providing care to a veteran/resident population.
• Must be able to administer medications, perform wound care, and complete clinical documentation.

COVID-19

vaccination required; medical exemptions only.

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local travelers are accepted at the same rate.

About Pride:

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty. For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment:

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for

San Francisco Candidates :

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (

Examples:

RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with

KRS 216.793

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GlobalDeliveryTravel Pay:

$1,900.00 - $2,000.00 per week

Work Location:

In person