Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Vincent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

403(b) plan

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Pet Insurance

Plum Benefits

Commuter pre-tax

Job summary

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it—at home, in the community and in nursing homes.

The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan, under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit.

Qualifications

• LPN license.
• Accredited LPN School.

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care services on a 24-hour basis.
• Monitors staff compliance with facility policy and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Directs and supervises PCA, Home Health Aide, CNAs, and other team members as necessary.

Education

LPN license

Accredited LPN School

Job description

ArchCare cares for people ofallages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it --at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job.To us, it's a privilege and our calling.

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Pay Range

$43.1514 per hour

Location(s)

Job Description

The LPNis responsible foradministration of all medications andtreatments duringtheir shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head/ChargeNurse toprovideoptimumnursing care to all residents on the unit.

• Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms,reactions,and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
• Discusses the need todiscontinueor change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
• Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.
• Coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care services on a 24-hour basis.
• Utilizes knowledge of current trends and practice standards of nursing including geriatric, adult resident, and Assisted Living resident concepts to coordinate staff responsibility to provide quality care.
• Monitors staff compliance with facility policy and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Audits records to ascertain compliance with facility standards.
• Directs and supervises PCA, Home Health Aide, CNAs, and other team members as necessary.

Education & Qualification:

• LPN license
• Accredited LPN School

Type

Shift

Evening

3pm to 11:15 pm

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