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

Immediate opening for full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to support West Point, located in NY.

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree:

Certificate.

Education:

Graduation from a State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program or completion of equivalent military training that permits sitting for the State licensure examination. Certifications in addition to

BLS:

Advanced Life Support (ALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Licensure:

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a license practical or vocational nurse.

Experience:

The nurse shall have at least one year of experience within the last two years as a licensed practical or vocational nurse. The preferred experience shall have been in a direct patient care clinic setting Duties include but not limited to: Performs nursing interventions within scope of practice and in accordance with MTF Policies and Procedures to treat patients across the age spectrum. May perform duties in a variety of settings to include, but not limited to ambulatory, emergency department, department of surgery and inpatient units. Follows the nursing process to perform patient care based on patients' conditions, uses nursing judgement in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments, and accurately recognizes, reports and documents relevant patient information in the electronic medical record in accordance with local policy. Observes, identifies and responds to the patient's needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education. Prepare and administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and perform treatments according to established policies/procedures. Recognize urgent or emergent patient care situations, seek assistance of the RN and/or licensed independent practitioner, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed. Perform support duties for complex diagnostic tests and/or specialized practices or procedures, which include preparing the patient, assisting in the diagnostic examination, preparing and handling specialized instruments or other specialized equipment, and monitoring the patient's condition before, during, and following the procedure. Orient peers and ancillary personnel to unit policies and procedure, skills, and standards of practice.

Benefits include:

Competitive wages Paid federal holidays Paid time off Health and welfare reimbursement Please submit resume for immediate consideration.

Pay:

From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person