LPN - Cornerstone of Fresh Meadows

A substance abuse treatment facility located in Fresh Meadows, Queens New York is seeking full-time and part-time LPNs. The LPN assists the Registered Nurse in the delivery of nursing care and assists in patient teaching assignments. Positions are available for all shifts.  (8-hour shifts)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in providing nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process.

• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to facilitate patient care.

• Assists in assessment of physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients admitted to the Chemical Dependency Unit.

• Assists in planning a multi-disciplinary plan of care for patients.

• Assists in and directly participates in implementing the plan of care.

• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedure, and safety precautions to meet the individual needs of patients.

• Implements medical plan by administering medications and documentation of plan of care.

• Functions within the limits of the State Nurse Practice Act and nursing department policies and procedures.

• Assists in evaluating nursing care provided, and the effectiveness of this care.

• Performs all duties under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.

• Observe patients and record information obtained in the initial nursing assessment and use this information to assist in the formulation of the treatment plan.

• Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complication, etc., and communicates information to peers and physicians.

• Keeps medical and other personnel who need to know informed regarding changing conditions of patients and/or pertinent observations.

• Teaches appropriate self-care to patients as needed.

• Demonstrates ability to solve problems in a logical, appropriate, and professional manner.

• Respect and support the patient’s rights and confidentiality.

• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.

• Will assist in all aspects of patient care, including body searches when indicated.

• Perform other job assignments as delegated or required.

Required:

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of New York and possess a current registration.
• CPR Certified
• Must be computer literate

Benefits: 

• Excellent Benefits are provided by the 1199 Benefit Fund at no cost to the employee
• Overnight Shift Differential
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free Lunch daily (during the day shift) otherwise meal allowance applied for every evening/overnight shift
• Verizon Discount
• Metrocard/Transitcheck offered