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

CareRite Centers, LLC; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York to join our growing team. The role includes direct nursing care, medication administration, and collaboration with the RN to plan and evaluate resident care in a long-term care setting.

Candidates must hold a current NY LPN license and be able to communicate residents' conditions effectively. Prior experience in long-term care is preferred, with a focus on safety, quality of care, and resident rights.

Qualifications

• Current NY license as Practical Nurse and active registration.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to communicate resident needs clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and assist the RN with planning, implementing and evaluating resident care.
• Observe and report resident condition to support assessments and care planning.
• Administer medications and treatments as delegated and as trained.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff.
• Document observations and report concerns to supervising nurse.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN license NY

Job description

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