Job Description

Job title: Licensed Practice Nurse New Grads Welcome 

Location: Ithaca NY

Shift: M -F with every other weekend, Day Shift, Evening Shift, Night Shift

Shift Time: 7am-3pm 3pm-11pm 11pm-7am

Pay: $34

Note: All candidate must be fully vaccinated and have taken the flu shot or be willing to take it when getting the offer. Please contact us for LPN (we do have several openings!)

Requirements: LPN NYS license and BLS from the American Heart Association

Full Job Description

Empro Staffing has been at the forefront of improving the quality of life for the ill and elderly since 2009. We provide the finest healthcare providers to nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the country.

Empro Staffing is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our growing team!

If you are looking to advance your career with a great Staffing Agency then Empro Staffing is the place for you! Must be able to work every other weekend. We give monthly schedules.

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must

We offer:

• Sick Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Overtime
• Direct Deposit
• Healthcare Benefits
• Referral Bonus $
• New Grads Welcome!
• Flexible Schedule
• Orientation/ training pay

IMMEDIATE HIRE!!