****There is a $10,000 sign on bonus for full time LPN’s and a $5,000 sign on bonus for part time LPN’s****

Description:  The Float Pool Licensed Practical Nurse II is a care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame on an assigned unit within the limits of his/her education and the Nurse Practice Act taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.  The limits of the Licensed Practical Nurse II responsibility is defined by hospital policy in keeping with the New York State Code, Rules and Regulations and the NYS Education Department.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program or completion of required components to satisfy LPN licensing examination.
• Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age-specific group served on their assigned unit.
• Possess current NYS license for Licensed Practical Nurse.  American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within the first six (6) months of hire.  Completion of IV course, phlebotomy, blood administration course and EKG within six (6) months of hire.
• One (1) or more years of previous experience in an acute hospital setting.

Status:   MED/SURG 3rd Floor Nursing/WEST – 6:45am – 7:15pm (36 hours)

Rate of Pay:  $21.71 – $26.25 per hour.  

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