Licensed Practical Nurse (PT eves)

archcarecareers; Town of Rhinebeck (NY); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Job summary

archcarecareers is seeking an LPN to provide nursing care on a resident unit, administering medications and assisting with treatment plans under the supervision of the Head/Charge Nurse.

The role requires careful monitoring of residents, documentation of medication administration, and collaboration with Nursing leadership to adjust treatments as prescribed.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license to practice in NY.
• Strong knowledge of meds administration and nursing care plans.
• Ability to monitor resident conditions and communicate with nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents all medications according to policies and DOH regulations.
• Continuously evaluates residents' behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Discusses need to discontinue or change a medication with the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Prepares and orders prescribed medications and notifies pharmacy of changes; ensures accuracy of dosages received from pharmacy.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing care planning

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Responsibilities:

The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit.

• Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations. - Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
• Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
• Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.