Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN - Saint James

Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately

• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.

• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.

• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts

• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.

• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks

• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned

• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed

• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Compensation and Benefits of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Salary: $45/hr

• Paid orientation and buddy days.

• Weekly pay.

• Competitive compensation.

• Voluntary Medical Insurances – choose the option right for you!

• Aflac Insurance options to choose from: Disability, Dental, Accident, Life, Cancer, Hospital.

• Commuter Benefits – earn pre-tax dollars!

• Direct deposit available.

• Referral Bonuses – refer a friend and win up to $100!

• Quarterly Sweepstakes raffles.

• Employee of the Month program.

• Easy access to 24/7 support.

• Wide variety of shifts and locations.

• Offices conveniently located in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.

• Flexible Schedules – full time or part time available.

• Weekend Schedule available.

Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Please note proper documentation will be required to complete the application process

• Current LPN license and registration

• CPR certification

• Malpractice insurance

• Resume

• Physical

• MMR & Varicella titers

• PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive

• 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter

• Original Social Security Card

• Original Non expired State Identification

• Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card)

• Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus

• Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well!

• Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus