Licensed Practical Nurse - Manhattan
New York, New York
Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for providing care for our clients and patients in their home or community setting.
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- LPN licenseLicensed LPN in the state of employment
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed LPN in the state of employment
- Experience
- At least 1-2 years of LPN experience At least 1-2 years of LPN experience is a MUST; Home care preferred
- Also asks
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program.
- Also asks
- Reliable transportation and willing to commute Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care.
- Also asks
- Basic knowledge of iOS operating system Basic knowledge of iOs operating system
Preferred
- Experience
- Home care experience
- Experience
- Managing PleurX Catheters, Foley Catheters, Wound Vac Systems, and Ostomy care Experience in managing PleurX Catheters, Foley Catheters, Wound Vac Systems, and Ostomy care a plus
What it pays
- Eligibility
- Benefits require meeting minimum requirementsmust meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Benefits
- Benefits401(k)
- BenefitsMileage reimbursement
- BenefitsHealth insurance
- BenefitsPTO
- Paid time off
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Provides nursing care per State Nurse Practice Act, including end of life duties Provides nursing care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Day to day
- Implements current nursing practice after comprehensive assessment and plan of care Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Day to day
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient services Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Day to day
- Provides patient and family/caregiver education Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Day to day
- Recognizes and interprets symptoms and institutes remedial measures within LPN scope Recognize and interpret symptoms and institute remedial measures within the scope and limits of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Day to day
- Observes and reports changes in patient condition to immediate supervisor Observes records and reports to immediate supervisor if any changes in patient's condition.
- Day to day
- Participates in coordination of hospice and other home care services with interdisciplinary group Participates in coordination of hospice and other home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
- Day to day
- Participates in Hospice IDT meetings Participates in Hospice IDT meetings
- Day to day
- Implements care to achieve comfortable and safe dying and effective grieving Implements care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying and effective grieving for the patient and family.
- Day to day
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies, adhering to aseptic technique Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Day to day
- Provides pain/symptom management and evaluates response to treatments/medications
- Day to day
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement team activities
- Weekends
- Alternating weekend days required Alternating weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed.
- Holidays
- Summer and winter holiday commitments as needed
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for providing care for our clients and patients in their home or community setting. The Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN is responsible for assisting in the planning for the patient's and family care under the direction of the RN the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care established by physician, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the philosophy, goals and culture of Constellation Health Services.
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care. Recognize and interpret symptoms and institute remedial measures within the scope and limits of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Observes records and reports to immediate supervisor if any changes in patient's condition.
Participates in coordination of hospice and other home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include RN, hospice aide, MSW, OT, PT, ST, Registered Dietician, Spiritual Counselor or Clinical Supervisor. Participates in Hospice IDT meetings Implements care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying and effective grieving for the patient and family.
Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also, participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement team activities. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse or clinical supervisor.
Some weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits) Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career. Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy. The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Why Constellation?
Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program. Licensed LPN in the state of employment At least 1-2 years of LPN experience is a MUST; Home care preferred Experience in managing PleurX Catheters, Foley Catheters, Wound Vac Systems, and Ostomy care a plus Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care. Alternating weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed. Basic knowledge of iOs operating system
What's around it?
New York, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 13% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,821/mo
- Household income
- $80,483/yr, all local households, not nurse pay