Compassionate LPN — Senior Care & Skilled Nursing

Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill; Orange Lake (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill in Orange County, New York, invites applications for LPN positions. Under supervision, LPNs provide direct nursing care to residents in a premier long-term care facility.

The facility emphasizes safety and compassionate care; applicants must complete NYS LPN licensure and have prior long-term care experience preferred. We offer a rewarding career and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of NYS licensure as an LPN.
• Prior experience in a long-term skilled nursing facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care in structured & routine situations.
• Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.
• Prepares for and assists Nurses and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Reinforces, supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.
• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.
• Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Observes and reports patients’ vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individuals(s).
• Records on patient charts observation of patients responses to nursing care rendered.
• Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.
• Assists with unit management and/or assumes charge of unit as assigned.
• Performs other nursing functions related to patient care and nursing service, as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration.
• Guides and directs other technicians and nurse’s aides in rendering patient care.
• Maintains clinical competence through participation and attendance at continuing education programs.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill in Orange County, New York, invites applications for LPN positions. Under supervision, LPNs provide direct nursing care to residents in a premier long-term care facility.

The facility emphasizes safety and compassionate care; applicants must complete NYS LPN licensure and have prior long-term care experience preferred. We offer a rewarding career and opportunities for professional growth.