Contract Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

Zuricare healthcare staffing service is immediately hiring local Contract Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) to join our team of professionals. We have several amazing available shift opportunities to match your preference and schedule. We provide personalized service to our staff. Our goal is to provide our staff with the most flexibility possible so that caregivers can choose how they wish to use their time.

LPN Benefits Generous bonus package Flexible shifts Paid orientation Start date: ASAP New graduates are welcome LPN Requirements Valid LPN License Eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurses assigned by Zuricare are responsible for the administration of all medications and treatments (except those specifically designated for an RN) during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. LPNs will work under the direction of the Head/RN Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on a given unit.

Among other things, Licensed Practical Nurses assigned by Zuricare will do the following: Receive report(s) the from previous shift, making sure that she/he/they has/have received all pertinent information on each applicable resident. Continuously evaluate behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discuss findings with the Nurse Manager/RN Charge Nurse.

Administer and document all medications according to established policies and procedures, physicians’ orders and Department of Health regulations. Perform all treatments according to physicians’ specific orders and established policies and procedures. Discuss the need to discontinue or change a medication or treatment with the Nurse Manager/RN Charge Nurse.

Order prescribed medications, notify the pharmacy of discontinued medications and ensure the accuracy of medications and dosages when received from the pharmacy. Job Type Contract Pay $39 to $40 per hour Expected hours Facility-specific Benefits Flexible schedule Medical specialties Geriatrics Physical setting Long-term care Nursing home Rehabilitation center Standard shift Day shift Evening shift Night shift Supplemental schedule Holidays Weekly schedule Monday to Friday Rotating weekends Weekends as needed Ability to Commute Nassau County, NY and Suffolk County, NY (Required)