Licensed Practical Nurse

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Houghton (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium compensation

Great benefits package

Professional growth

Job summary

Apploi in New York offers a full-time evening/night nursing role with competitive hourly wages and a sign-on bonus. New grads are welcome, with a starting rate around $29.58/hr, up to $33.15/hr and a possible $33.90/hr after adjustments. Benefits include 401(k), health and dental insurance, and paid time off.

The position requires 1 year of experience, a valid nursing license, and is performed at a single location with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in resident care.
• Licensed or eligible for nursing license.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe resident care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies.
• Participates in the improvement process of quality resident care.
• Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and treatments.
• Communicates pertinent resident information and plan of care before breaks, during transfer, and at shift report.
• Accurately administers medications according to the five rights of medication administration and documentation of same.
• Accurately performs treatments utilizing sterile or clean technique.
• Accurately administers external feedings.
• Completes resident care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods.
• Cooperates with reassignments made in the interest of resident care.
• Reports resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.
• Delegates resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Sterile technique

Communication

Education

Nursing license

Job description

Sign on Bonus: FT Evening $5,000, Day/Night $3,500

New Grads are Welcome to Apply!!!

Shift: FT & PT Evening / Night & Every other weekend

New Rate Starting at $29.58/hr Up To $33.15/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff $33.90/hr

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education & Experience

Experience: 1 year

License, Registration and/or Certification Requirement: Yes

Functions

• Provides safe resident care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Maintains awareness of new updates standards and incorporates them into his/her nursing practice throughout the continuum of care.
• Participates in the improvement process of quality resident care.
• Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and treatments.
• Communicates pertinent resident information and plan of care before breaks, during transfer, and at shift report.
• Accurately administers medications according to the five rights of medication administration and documentation of same.
• Accurately performs treatments utilizing sterile or clean technique.
• Accurately administers external feedings.
• Completes resident care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods.
• Cooperates with reassignments made in the interest of resident care.
• Reports resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.
• Delegates resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.

Working Environment

Safety Equipment: Job may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category I- Routine/anticipated exposure. Work involved exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

Work Location: One location

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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