Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Long Term Care (Per Diem)

101 Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Overtime pay

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Full benefits

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Clifton Springs, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for per diem in the Clifton Springs Nursing Home. You will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute residents and supervise CNAs under physician orders and care plans.

This CMS 5-Star facility offers a clear clinical career ladder, shift differentials, overtime pay, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate medication administration and documentation.
• Perform treatments and document progress per physician orders.
• Ensure complete resident care documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Direct CNAs to complete quality personal care per care plans.
• Transcribe orders and follow up to initiate orders in a timely manner.
• Monitor residents and report changes to charge nurse/physician in a timely manner.
• Complete required MDS observations and related documentation.
• Assist with direct ADL care of residents as needed.

Education

LPN licensure (New York)

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Per Diem Department: Long Term Care Location: Clifton Springs Nursing Home, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 Hours Per Week: Varied Schedule: Day, Evening, Night shifts available. Per Diem employees must complete 40 hours per month, including 16 weekend hours, with flexible scheduling options available. Work where nursing excellence is recognized. Clifton Springs Nursing Home is a CMS 5-Star facility offering employees a clear clinical career advancement ladder, shift differentials, overtime pay, full benefits, and tuition and student loan assistance - so you can grow your nursing career while being valued for the care you provide every day.

SUMMARY

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process.
• Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans.
• Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SKILLS

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1 year experience

EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY & LOCATION

• PAY RANGE: $30.31 - $36.48
• CITY: Clifton Springs
• POSTAL CODE: 14432

EEO / DEI

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the Employer

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Its vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.