LPN Obstetric Acute/Postpartum Day Shift Full-Time

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Job posting number: #7317432

Posted: October 3, 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Duties of a T&R Center Licensed Practical Nurse in our Emergency Department may include the following but are not limited to:

• Collects data through observation and communicates information to assist the RN and/or provider in patient assessment and care planning.

• Participates as a member of the health care team and accepts delegation from the RN/assigned supervisor and provider in meeting needs of the patient/family.

• Delivers care in accordance with the patient care plan, policies and procedures of the organization and principles of relationship-based care.

• Possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and participates on committees or projects.

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient’s needs.

• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.

• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.

• Provides routine care for patients.

• Observes patients’ health.

• Reviews medical charts.

• Accompanies patients to their rooms.

• Assists physicians and registered nurses.

• Communicates with patients and their families.

• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler.

• Prepares specimens for lab courier.

• Administers medications.

• Provides wound care.

• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas.

• Assists with patient comfort.

• Monitors catheters.



Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.



Qualifications

Required: Must possess or be eligible to obtain a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.

Preferred: Acute care*, phlebotomy, EKG, and/or IV experience.



** As part of the onboarding process, we require a copy of your current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This allows us to accurately track expiration dates and ensure compliance.

If your BLS certification is set to expire within 90 days of your start date, you will be scheduled to attend a BLS training session during your nursing orientation.

*Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short-term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in the vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition, as well as ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.




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Job posting number:#7317432
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
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