Job Title: Licensed Practice Nurse
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 03 months Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5pm
Hourly rate: $43/hour on W2 (Negotiable)
Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide supportive and restorative nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), licensed physician, or dentist.
• Deliver nursing care in structured, routine situations that do not require complex clinical judgment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and mobility.
• Perform routine nursing procedures such as suctioning and urinary catheterization.
• Prepare patients for surgeries, diagnostic tests, treatments, and examinations.
• Administer medications within the LPN scope of practice.
• Collect, label, and process laboratory specimens accurately.
• Set up intravenous (IV) equipment and initiate peripheral IV infusions within scope of practice.
• Administer blood and blood products after completing required specialized training.
• Observe, document, and report patient conditions, treatments, medications, incidents, and changes to the RN using unit documentation standards.
• Carry out delegated patient care assignments from the RN.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Reinforce patient and family education as directed by the RN.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families or caregivers.
• Assist with patient rehabilitation according to the established care plan.
• Promote patient comfort, safety, and well-being.
• Participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Respond to emergencies by activating the Team 7000 response, performing Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), assisting with resuscitation efforts, and documenting care provided.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) education program.
• Successfully complete the New York State Department of Health LPN IV Therapy Initial Program during centralized orientation to demonstrate competency in IV therapy and blood administration.
• Complete the annual unit-based competency review and update for IV therapy procedures.

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Active New York State license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).