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Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Labor and Delivery (Per Diem)Location: Elmira, NYSchedule: Per Diem | Rotational Shifts

Empower Families. Support New Beginnings. Grow Your Career at Arnot Health.

Arnot Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Labor and Delivery team on a per diem basis. This flexible role offers the unique opportunity to be part of one of the most important and memorable moments in a patient’s life—welcoming a new baby into the world. Under the direction of a registered nurse, the LPN plays a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-focused care during labor, delivery, and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Nursing Process

+ Deliver safe and compassionate care to assigned patients under RN supervision

+ Perform systematic data collection and recognize changes in patient status

+ Implement care plans based on patient needs and priorities

+ Communicate effectively and promptly with the care team

Technical Skills & Medication Administration

+ Demonstrate clinical competency in all unit-specific nursing skills

+ Administer medications and IV fluids safely in accordance with policy

+ Accurately document all care and interventions using appropriate systems

Patient Education & Support

+ Identify patient and family education needs and assist in delivering instruction

+ Ensure privacy and uphold patient rights and dignity at all times

Emergency & Safety

+ Respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations following protocol

+ Adhere to infection control and risk management policies

Professional Development

+ Engage in ongoing self-directed learning and complete mandatory education

+ Maintain current BLS certification (ACLS required if working in critical care settings)

Teamwork & Communication

+ Build effective relationships with healthcare team members, patients, and families

+ Support unit needs by maintaining flexibility in scheduling and productivity

Qualifications

+ Graduate of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the NYS Education Department or another state authority

+ Current NYS LPN licensure or eligibility

+ BLS required within 90 days of hire; ACLS required for critical care

+ Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred

+ Physical ability to assist patients and work on your feet for extended periods

+ Comfort with exposure to blood and bodily fluids (Exposure Category I)

Why Arnot Health?

+ Competitive per diem compensation

+ Supportive work environment with strong team collaboration

+ Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education

+ Meaningful work that makes a real difference in patients’ lives

Ready to support mothers, babies, and families with compassion and care?

Apply today and become part of a healthcare system where excellence begins with you.

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