Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Garden City

Job ID: 1165645_RR00123739

About the role

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. As a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, it provides a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

In this role, the Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics - Garden City provides care and treatment to patients and clinical and technical support to professional medical staff. The position utilizes clinical expertise to deliver safe, therapeutic, age-specific patient care through planning, implementation, and evaluation, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes. Duties include performing phlebotomies and administering subcutaneous and intramuscular injections (SQ/IM).

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Evaluate the health care of patients/families and respond to care rendered
• Make appropriate referrals, under the direction of the RN/NP/MD
• Access and document patient response to nursing and interdisciplinary team interventions
• Evaluate patient clinical status and report findings to the RN/NP/MD; address patient issues following established communication hierarchy
• Participate in problem identification and problem solving in the work environment
• Contribute to the growth and development of self, staff, and students through participation in peer review, mentor relationships, formal and informal education
• Ensure completion of patient care assignment in an organized and efficient manner
• Delegate aspects of patient care to team members consistent with scope, capabilities, and responsibilities of caregiver; supervise completion of assigned tasks
• Establish therapeutic relationship with patient/family
• Communicate directly and effectively with patients regarding their care or treatment using appropriate terminology and in a respectful manner
• Interact with medical and support staff efficiently and professionally
• Use proper patient education techniques

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an LPN program
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse License and Registration
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to multitask and set priorities

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in private practice preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Benefits

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees at any stage of life. The package includes financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups for peer support, and a holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. These resources and services are designed to enhance overall quality of life for employees and their families.

Pay

Salary range: $72,976.04 – $73,299.95 annually. Actual salaries depend on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The listed range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.