Licensed Practical Nurse- All Shifts

Archcare; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

403(b) plan

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Pet Insurance

Plum Benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ArchCare seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care for residents at our continuing care community. The LPN administers medications, follows care plans, and collaborates with the head nurse to ensure high-quality resident care in a home-like setting on the New York campus.

Responsibilities include evaluating resident status, documenting medication administration, and coordinating with pharmacists for discontinued medications.

Qualifications

• Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse in NY.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing setting is a plus.
• Ability to document and communicate clearly with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications according to established policies and procedures under supervision.
• Continuously monitor residents and discuss findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Document all medications and treatments per physician orders and DOH regulations.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy software

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

$35.5818-$40.8540 per hour

Location(s)

1249 5th Avenue, New York , New York 10029 , United States

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Up To $20,000

Responsibilities:

The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provideoptimum nursing 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 to discontinue or 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.

Qualifications: Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse

Education: Accredited LPN School

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