Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full-Time 3-11pm & 11pm-7am

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); In loco; USD 49.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our compassionate team. The LPN provides direct nursing care, assists the Registered Nurse with planning, implementing and evaluating resident care, and administers medications per physician orders.

The role supports residents in a long-term care setting, with responsibilities including monitoring conditions, documenting changes, and collaborating with the care team to ensure quality of life

Competenze

• Current license as Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration in elderly care.
• Ability to communicate resident condition needs clearly, in writing and verbally.
• Experience in long term care facilities preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide direct nursing care and assist the RN in planning, implementing and evaluating resident care.
• Observe and report resident conditions to facilitate assessments and care planning.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; document responses and events.
• Maintain safe, clean unit environment and stock supplies.

Conoscenze

Effective communication

Medication administration

Long-term care experience

Formazione

Licensed Practical Nurse license (New York)

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Licensed Practical Nurse

We are looking for a talented and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our ever-growing team.

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Duties:

• Provides direct nursing care and assist the designated Registered Nurse, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of residents within the framework of the nursing process. Work within the philosophy, purposes, policies and standards of both the Facility and Nursing Department. The incumbent performs nursing procedures for which preparation as License Practical Nurse has provided the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Observes records and reports resident condition in order to facilitate resident assessments, care planning, therapeutic intervention and evaluation of care.
• Provides direct care to residents particularly in administration of medications, treatments and diagnostic procedures.
• Assists in maintaining an environment that is conductive to the health, comfort and safety of residents and staff.
• Adheres to regulatory and facility policies and procedures, particularly with respect to the proper handling of drugs and controlled substances, infection control, quality of care quality of life, resident rights and protocols for residents behavior.
• Provide basic health information to residents and staff.
• Acts as Charge Nurse when assigned and carries associated duties as making out shift staff assignments, completing 24 hour Nursing Report, documenting resident condition and care when on reporting resident and staff issues of concern to the supervising nurse (UCC).
• Documents observations of resident conditions and care (e.g. pressure ulcer status, responses to medications, incidents/accidents MDS, Monthly ADLs, resident behavior, etc) as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining needed supplies and equipment on the unit.
• Assist the physician in assessment and treatment activities and cooperates with other disciplines and departments in the interest of residents care and staff relations.
• Manages concerns of residents and their relative/friends in a prompt, courteous and responsible manner.
• Assist in the orientation of other nursing staff to the work environment and unit activities.
• Assist in the evaluation of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAs).
• Engages in self-growth and development, attend in-service classes as scheduled and keeps abreast of nursing and resident care trends.
• Report all pertinent resident and staff performance information to RN in charge or supervising nurse (UCC).

Licensed Practical Nurse Qualification/Requirements:

• Current license and registration as Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and medication administration in the elderly; knowledge of aging process.
• Ability to communicate resident condition needs and care vocally and in writing.
• Experience in long term care/residential health care facilities preferred.

Salary: Up to $43.00 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer