Licensed Practical Nurse

Ghent-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center; Town of Ghent (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Compensation

Great Benefits Package

Professional Growth & Stability

Job summary

Ghent-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing-Center is seeking caregivers for full-time shifts in Ghent, NY. New grads are welcome, with 3 shift options and a starting hourly rate of $34.25 up to $35.25, plus evening/night differential to $37.25 per hour.

We offer premium compensation, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and stability. 1 year of experience and a valid license are required; EOE–M/F/D/V.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year.
• License, Registration and/or Certification: Yes.

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.

Education

1 year experience

Job description

New Grads are Welcome to Apply!!!

We offer 3 -12 hour shifts

New Rate Starting at $34.25/hr Up To $35.25/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Eve & Nights $37.25/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 through out 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.

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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