Licensed Practical Nurse

Nuvantis Health LLC; Town of Vestal (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Town of Vestal is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform nursing services and care for residents. This role includes assisting with resident adjustments, administering medications, and maintaining care records. Ideal candidates will have completed an approved nursing course and have strong communication and observation skills. The position requires dependability, resourcefulness, and the ability to operate medical equipment. Opportunity for professional development through in-service programs is available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a course of study as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists new residents in adjusting to unit philosophy and goals.
• Documents progress notes and reports changes in resident condition to Charge Nurse.
• Administers medications and observes for side effects.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Observation skills

Resourcefulness

Ability to operate medical equipment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse qualification

Job description

The work involves responsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals.
• Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart.
• Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse.
• Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan.
• Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident's condition.
• Updates the care plan as needed.
• Carries out therapeutic treatments.
• Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I.V.) to residents, observing for side effects and effectiveness.
• Maintains nursing care and administrative records and reports.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Working knowledge of current nursing practice.
• Skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of resident care.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Dependability, resourcefulness, good observation skills and professionalism.
• Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g., suction machine, oxygen units, vaporizer).
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Minimum Qualifications:

• A) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; or
• B) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and a limited permit * to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Possession of license within six months of appointment.