LPN (LJ)

Northwell·New York

$37 - $40/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

LPN (LJ) · $37 - $40/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-4% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in New York ($38.50/hr, n=5622)

14 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$1.00/hr · lowesthighest · $42,250/hr

this role: $37.02/hrmedian $38.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 5,622 posted nursing roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 47th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 4% below the New York median for nursing roles.

The LPN performs patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, including administering medications and treatments. They also participate in care planning and maintain accurate records of nursing care provided.

Job Description

Performs various aspects of patient care within assigned patient care unit under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Job Responsibility

Administers general nursing care to ambulatory patients in an assigned area under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Participates with the Primary Nurse and Nursing Care Coordinator in planning and coordinating patient care.

Follows the direction and guidance of the Primary Nurse in implementing the nursing process.

Reports and records results of nursing care and makes all significant information known immediately to Primary Nurse and/or Nursing Care Coordinator.

Performs treatments and procedures as assigned by a Registered Nurse.

Establishes good interpersonal relations with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Must have knowledge of usual dosages, side effects, and reactions to medications patients are receiving, and is able to administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications, except for experimental drugs.

May administer narcotics orally or intramuscularly except on pediatrics, newborn nursery, and premature nursery.

Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State.

Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Requirements

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. A valid New York State Practical Nurse license is required.

high school
professional certificate
Communication
Medication Administration
Patient Care
Clinical Documentation
Nursing Care
Nursing Process
Treatment Procedures
Interpersonal Relations

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $37 - $40/hr
Location: New York
Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Aug 24, 2026
Application: Employer website

New York LPN roles remain in steady demand

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