Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Riverridgelc; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K employer match

3 Weeks Paid Time Off

6 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Riverridgelc in Amsterdam, NY is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their nursing facility. As an LPN, you will monitor vital signs, administer medications, perform wound care, and maintain accurate patient records. Candidates must hold a valid NYS LPN license and be part of a collaborative healthcare team. The position offers excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, a 401K employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license for NYS required.
• Must be in good standing with the State Registry.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record patients' vital signs.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Perform wound care and change dressings.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to the care team.
• Participate in the development of individual care plans.
• Document details of resident care including vitals.

Skills

Teamwork

Medication administration

Wound care

Communication

Monitoring vital signs

Education

Valid LPN license for NYS

Job description

River Ridge Living Center is a Skilled Nursing Facility located in Amsterdam, NY. We are currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

Available Shifts: (6a-2p, 2p-10p, and 10p-6a)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vital signs: Monitoring and recording the patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure.
• Medication: Administering medication orally or intravenously, as needed.
• Wound care: Changing wound dressings and performing primary wound care.
• Patient records: Maintaining accurate patient records, including medical history, allergens, fluid and food intake, and output.
• Communication: Communicating changes in patient health or behavior to nurses, doctors, and family members.
• Care planning: Participating in patient care planning and developing individual nursing care plans.
• Must chart record details of residents, including vitals and temperature.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid LPN license for NYS.
• Must be in good standing with the State Registry.
• Must work as part of a team.
• Excellent benefits, salary, and bonus.

BENEFITS

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off a year
• 6 Paid Holidays

Join our team today!