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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Licensed Practical Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$67,768 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
Shift:
Montrose, NY 10548: 7:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. / 3:30 P.M.
- 12:00 A.M. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590: 7:30 A.M.
- 4:00 P.M. / 3:30 P.M.
- 12:00 A.
Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care and clinical support services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, physician, or other authorized clinical provider. The LPN supports nursing operations by performing routine and specialized patient care tasks, assisting with treatment plans, monitoring patient conditions, documenting care, and supporting safe, timely, and Veteran-centered clinical services. The LPN is expected to work onsite in a medical center, outpatient clinic, long-term care, behavioral health, or other clinical setting as assigned. The role requires strong clinical judgment within the LPN scope of practice, effective communication with interdisciplinary care teams, and adherence to policies, infection control standards, patient privacy requirements, and applicable state nursing regulations.Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established care plans, clinical protocols, and provider instructions. Measure and record vital signs, pain levels, intake/output, weight, and other patient status indicators. Observe, monitor, and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN or provider. Administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice and in accordance with facility policy. Assist with patient assessments by collecting clinical information and reporting findings to licensed clinical staff. Support wound care, dressing changes, specimen collection, catheter care, ostomy care, and other routine nursing procedures as authorized. Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort measures as needed. Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, treatments, and diagnostic testing. Reinforce patient education provided by RNs, physicians, or other licensed providers, including medication instructions, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance guidance. Document care, observations, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in the electronic health record. Maintain infection prevention and control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation precautions, and equipment cleaning. Respond to patient calls, urgent care needs, and changes in patient status within assigned clinical area. Participate in interdisciplinary communication, shift handoffs, safety huddles, and care coordination activities. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Privacy Act, information security, and records management requirements. Support clinic flow, appointment readiness, room turnover, supply stocking, and other nursing support activities. Follow all facility, and unit-specific policies related to patient safety, medication safety, fall prevention, infection control, and emergency response. Perform other LPN duties within scope of practice as assigned by the supervising clinical authority. LPN shall possess the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare, administer, and accurately document commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications, in accordance with approved local facility policies and procedures. Observation and documentation will include the patient's response to administered medications and any observed changes in the patient's condition, which must be reported to the RN or physician. The LPN must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as part of the nursing team and interact professionally with patients, family members, and other healthcare personnel involved in patient care, while adhering to established customer service standards. The contract LPN will provide skilled nursing care to patients in the Intermediate/Medical Nursing Home Care Unit and Psychiatric patients. The contracted LPN demonstrates increasing autonomy in patient care management and possesses competence in caring for adult psychiatric, medical, and geriatric patients. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the LPN will collaborate with other healthcare professionals as needed across various units, including ambulatory care, critical care, nursing home, and the Emergency Room. The LPN operates both independently and under guidance and supervision from the Nurse Manager or their designee.Required Qualifications:
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. LPN must be a graduate of a state-approved school of practical or vocational nursing. Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent accepted by the facility. Demonstrated ability to provide safe direct patient care in a hospital, outpatient clinic, long-term care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, or comparable clinical setting. Knowledge of basic nursing procedures, medication administration principles, infection control, patient safety, and clinical documentation. About ourCompany:
- 22nd Century Technologies Inc.
- from recruitment to onboarding, along with an internal pre-vetted resume database of healthcare professionals, enable us to serve our customers with their immediate staffing needs. TSCTI has extensive experience providing Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Allied Health professionals to various states
- California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia to name a few, and Our valued relationships with employees as well as commitment to meet and exceed clients' expectations through our exemplary employees proves our competency in today's healthcare staffing industry.
TSC Pay:
$35.00- $40.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insuranceLicense/Certification:
LPN / LVN
(Required) BLS from AHA (Required) Ability toCommute:
Montrose, NY 10548 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance