Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

HiredFirst; Village of Penn Yan (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is hiring for a full-time LPN position in Penn Yan, NY. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, meeting residents' daily needs, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must hold a NY LPN Licensure, BLS certification, and have at least one year of LPN experience, with responsibilities including documentation and reporting changes in patient status. Weekend and holiday availability required.

Qualifications

• Must have NY LPN Licensure and BLS certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to work Days and Evening Shifts.

Responsibilities

• Meet residents' ADLs needs as outlined in the care plan.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment according to policies.
• Ensure residents' nutritional needs are met as per the plan.
• Assist with rehabilitative needs and document accordingly.
• Report changes in residents' status to the Charge Nurse promptly.

Skills

NY LPN Licensure

BLS (AHA or RQI only)

1 year experience as LPN

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Now Hiring: LPN – Long Term Care | Penn Yan, NY

Position: LPN Full Time 5x8s Days and Evening Shifts

Requirements: NY LPN Licensure, BLS (AHA or RQI only), 1 year experience as LPN, D/E/N/W Rotations, Holiday required

Education: Must have High School Diploma or GED

Under the direction of the licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification. The Certified Nurse Assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed by adult and geriatric patient group.

Job Functions

• Resident's ADL's needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment; including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's environment and safety to be maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures; including answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention, appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's nutritional needs will be met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc. Resident's preferences and choices shall be honored. Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment and use of assistive devices. Documentation completed per protocol.
• Resident's rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures. Changes in resident physical, emotional and psychosocial status are identified and reported to Charge Nurse promptly.

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.