Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Long Term Care (Full Time, Evenings/Nights)

Rochester Regional Health; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Clifton Springs Nursing Home, NY. You will provide professional care to long-term and post-acute residents and supervise CNAs while ensuring accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes leadership in care planning and efficient communication with the care team to uphold quality resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in New York.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Timely, accurate medication administration and required documentation.
• Perform treatments per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Maintain concise, complete resident care documentation in the EMR.
• Direct and support CNAs to follow care plans and document CNA activities.
• Receive/give reports to appropriate staff per protocols.
• Transcribe orders and ensure timely action with physicians.
• Monitor residents' status and report to charge nurse or physicians.
• Complete medication administration pre-reviews as per protocols.
• Complete MDS documentation and related observations timely.
• Support CNA team in direct ADL care.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Current LPN licensure in New York

BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full-Time, Evenings/Nights

Department: Long Term Care

Location: Clifton Springs Nursing Home, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts per week; 7:00pm to 7:00am, Every Other Weekend required.

Work where nursing excellence is recognized.Clifton Springs Nursing Homeis a CMS 5-Star facility offering employees a clear clinical career advancement ladder, shift differentials, overtime pay, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance—so you can grow your nursing career while being valued for the care you provide every day.

SUMMARY

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident’s individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SKILLS

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year experience

EDUCATION

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$30.31 - $36.48

CITY

Clifton Springs

POSTAL CODE

14432

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.