Licensed Practical Nurse (14 FULL-TIME POSITIONS)

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is an 815-bed nursing facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located on Roosevelt Island, nestled between Manhattan and Queens. Coler offers long term and subacute care, rehabilitation, and a dedicated memory care unit, comprised of 150 beds featuring an acclaimed music and memory program. The facility features a robust rehabilitation therapy program with expansive gym space for residents. Coler also offers full time physician staff, psychiatry, dental services, an onsite 8-chair dialysis den for hemodialysis, and on-site medical clinics to meet the clinical needs of its residents.

From more than 600 Nursing Homes, Coler ranks #5 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received a 2024 Silver Beacon Award for Memory Care.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: (Primary Purpose of Position)

As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse,

provides supportive nursing care to residents within an assigned unit; performs a wide

variety of resident care activities and supportive services for assigned residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (List in order of importance to role and time spent on function)

• Interacts with all persons (including residents, family members/visitors, workforce members, volunteers, vendors, and others) based on the organization’s ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).
• Administers nursing care to residents as assigned.
• Assists RN in admission process, daily care, discharge process, and participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Administers medications, treatments, and performs nursing procedures in a safe, competent, and timely manner. Documents in the resident’s medical record per policy and procedure.
• Ensures care and services rendered are recorded in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports resident change in condition, pain, discomfort, concerns, and other responses to the Registered Nurse/supervisor in a timely manner.
• Reinforces, supports, and provides health care instructions to residents and their families/healthcare representative.
• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing, and evaluating
  
  

nursing care and other resident activities.

• Observes, records, and reports resident’s vital signs, symptoms, and general condition to the appropriate individuals(s) based on facility policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, adverse events (code management, elopement), infection control, and other safety practices.
• Maintains competency and proficiency in nursing care standards. Attends all mandatory classes, and participate in the continuing education program and other appropriate learning experiences. Completes all assigned mandatory education/in-services in a timely manner.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and other committees as assigned.
• Fosters an environment that is safe, caring, and promotes the well-being of residents, including abuse/neglect prevention, person-centered care planning and delivery, and serves as an advocate for resident’s/family needs.
• Reports any knowledge of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation immediately based on policy and procedure.
• Assists in the unit-based training of new/novice licensed practical nurses as assigned by the Registered Nurse/Nurse Educator.
• Performs other nursing functions related to resident care and nursing service, as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration.
• Adheres to the facility’s dress code and code of conduct.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.

Various Tours/Shifts available

Department Preferences

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs