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.
N/A For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assume responsibility of patient care as delegated and supervised by the RN. The LPN performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. The LPN will support the philosophy, mission, vision and goals of the Nursing Division and the hospital. Qualifications Associate Degree Graduate of accredited LPN program Required 1-3 years One year acute care preferred Preferred Able to read, write and communicate in English Basic Dysrhythmia preferred/I.V. skills preferred Licensed Practical Nurse New York - New York State Board of Nursing Required BLS - American Heart Association Required Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
