Evening LPN – Long-Term Care (Dementia Unit)

101 Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

101 Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Dementia Unit in Clifton Springs. This part-time evenings position (3:00pm–11:00pm), 15 hours per week, includes every other weekend and overseeing care with CNAs, documenting care, and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include accurate medication administration, treatments per physician orders, and timely communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure in New York State.
• One year experience preferred.

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.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• 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.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Lead CNA team

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Job description

101 Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Dementia Unit in Clifton Springs. This part-time evenings position (3:00pm–11:00pm), 15 hours per week, includes every other weekend and overseeing care with CNAs, documenting care, and ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities include accurate medication administration, treatments per physician orders, and timely communication with the care team.