Geriatric LPN: Compassionate Care, Subacute & Rehab

Island Nursing Rehab Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Nursing Rehab Center in New York, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our 120-bed not-for-profit facility. This on-site role emphasizes compassionate geriatric nursing and collaboration with RNs and the interdisciplinary team to meet residents' needs across long- and short-term stays.

The LPN will provide patient care under supervision, contribute to care plans, and support a high-quality standard of care in a respectful, resident-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program with a current license to practice in New York State.
• Demonstrates interest in the special needs of geriatric patients and possesses an ability to integrate principles of geriatric nursing into nursing practice.
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relations with patients, staff and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Education in all areas of LTC/Subacute to ensure competency on all units in the facility.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing care of patients within the scope of the legal definition of the practice of practical nursing. The LPN works under the supervision and/or direction of a registered professional nurse.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of patient care plans to meet the specialized needs of geriatric patients under the supervision of an RN.
• Administers patient care as assigned by an RN within departmental guidelines. As the unit situation requires, an LPN may be assigned to assume team leader, primary nurse or charge responsibilities under the direction of an RN
• Directs and supervises non-professional staff as assigned.
• Observes, records and reports patient data as dictated by departmental policy.
• Participates in unit nursing and inter-disciplinary team activities.
• Administers medications and performs nursing procedures as dictated by departmental policy.
• Attends nursing and other institutional in-service programs and participates in departmental committees as assigned.
• Performs related and miscellaneous duties as directed. In an emergency situation, may be expected to perform unrelated duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Gerontic nursing knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Island Nursing Rehab Center in New York, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our 120-bed not-for-profit facility. This on-site role emphasizes compassionate geriatric nursing and collaboration with RNs and the interdisciplinary team to meet residents' needs across long- and short-term stays.

The LPN will provide patient care under supervision, contribute to care plans, and support a high-quality standard of care in a respectful, resident-centered environment.