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