Logo
Equiliem

Local Contract LPN / LVN - Skilled Nursing - $28-38 per hour

Equiliem, Newark, New York, United States, 14513


Equiliem is seeking a LPN / LVN Skilled Nursing for a local contract job in Newark, New York.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Skilled NursingDiscipline:

LPN / LVNStart Date:

11/15/2024Duration:

52 weeks40 hours per weekShift:

8 hours, days, evenings, nightsEmployment Type:

Local ContractSummary of Need:As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will care for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome and Cerebral palsy. You would be involved in the treatment of people with developmental disabilities under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).Job duties include, but are not limited to:Administer medications and injections.Perform tube feedings.Hang IVsCollect blood samples, if certified for venipuncture.Provide colostomy care.Observe patients and report changes in their condition.Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.Obtain specimens for analysis and perform other medical procedures as ordered by a physician.Prepare and apply simple dressings.Bathe and feed; and care for people and their homes by performing such tasks as making beds, changing linen, lifting and moving people and caring for their personal effects.

Qualifications:Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.At least 1-year current experience working in long-term care or hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with the developmentally disabled patients.Highly motivated, independent thinker and self-starter.Enthusiastic team player.Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.Able to manage multiple projects. Strong follow-up and communication skills.Excellent computer skills. (Word processing, office scheduling, familiar with Windows).

Hours: 8 to 12 hours shifts available. To be discussed more at interview.Mostly Evenings, and Nights available, but will consider Day shift as well.Every other weekend, with some holidays.Location: Newark, NYLength of Assignment: Up to 2 years.

Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:Medical InsuranceVision & Dental insuranceLife Insurance401KCommuter BenefitsEmployee Discounts & RewardsPayroll Payment Options

#24-14513