Clinical - Licensed Practical Nurse (73645) - Poughkeepsie,NY

Job description

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE ( 73645 ): Poughkeepsie,NY: PEDIATRICS: TEMP.TO.PERM: M-F 8:00AM--5:00PM: Position Overview : The Licensed Practical Nurse or LPN provides nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures and participates in patient teaching. The candidate should have hospital or office based nursing background. Add'l. Description Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an occasional Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The candidate should have hospital or office based nursing background. Typical Physical Demands : Requires full range of body motion including moving and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as assisting patients in arising from the exam table, pushing patients in wheelchairs, or assisting patients...