• Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN

    Fine Care Center (St. James, NY)


    Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    • 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

    Compensation and Benefits of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    • Salary: $45/hr

    • Paid orientation and buddy days.

    • Weekly pay.

    • Competitive compensation.

    • Voluntary Medical Insurances – choose the option right for you!

    • Aflac Insurance options to choose from: Disability, Dental, Accident, Life, Cancer, Hospital.

    • Commuter Benefits – earn pre-tax dollars!

    • Direct deposit available.

    • Referral Bonuses – refer a friend and win up to $100!

    • Quarterly Sweepstakes raffles.

    • Employee of the Month program.

    • Easy access to 24/7 support.

    • Wide variety of shifts and locations.

    • Offices conveniently located in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx.

    • Flexible Schedules – full time or part time available.

    • Weekend Schedule available.

     

    Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    Please note proper documentation will be required to complete the application process

    • Current LPN license and registration

    • CPR certification

    • Malpractice insurance

    • Resume

    • Physical

    • MMR & Varicella titers

    • PPD or proof of chest X ray if positive

    • 1 Personal reference letter, 1 Professional reference letter

    • Original Social Security Card

    • Original Non expired State Identification

    • Original Proof of Citizenship / Immigration (Example of documents: Birth Cert, Green Card, Resident Card)

    • Sigma Care experience (computer system, patient information) a plus

    • Long-term care experience a big plus, but new grads welcome as well!

    • Bilingual Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish or additional languages a plus