Geriatric Care LPN — Compassionate Team Player

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University, serving at the Long Island State Veterans Home, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care within the care plan and supervise non-professional staff. The role focuses on nursing care, treatment monitoring, and medication administration in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include documenting resident progress, reporting changes to supervisors, and collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• NYS LPN License is required.
• One year of healthcare experience working with adults or aging population preferred.
• Experience using EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to residents within the medical and nursing care plan.
• Monitors residents for response to treatments and changes in health status.
• Administers and dispenses medications per the plan of care.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living and supervises non-professional staff.
• Documents resident data and care in progress notes and required reports.
• Communicates changes to the supervisor and other departments as needed.
• Participates in QA programs and orientation of new staff.

Skills

LPN license

EMR experience

Education

NYS LPN License

Tools

EMR

Job description

Stony Brook University, serving at the Long Island State Veterans Home, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care within the care plan and supervise non-professional staff. The role focuses on nursing care, treatment monitoring, and medication administration in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include documenting resident progress, reporting changes to supervisors, and collaborating with the care team.