LPN

St. Luke Health Services; City of Oswego (NY); Sur place; USD 37 539 - 43 738; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Luke Health Services in Oswego, NY is seeking a licensed practical nurse to supervise a nursing unit, delegate resident care, and administer medications per physician orders.

You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager to ensure high-quality resident care and maintain accurate documentation. The ideal candidate holds a NY LPN license, CPR/BLS certification, and strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current L.P.N. licensed in NY.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsabilités

• Manages a designated group of nursing employees on a unit and delegates resident care.
• Administers medications/treatments on the assigned unit.
• Works with Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor to ensure continuity of resident care.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols.
• Monitors and documents residents' health status and reports changes promptly.
• Performs skilled nursing tasks (wound care, catheter care, tube feedings).
• Communicates with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the EHR and follows regulations including HIPAA.
• Supervises CNAs; checks supplies and reorders as necessary.
• Assists in emergency care and with evaluation of resident needs.
• Relieves CNAs for breaks and monitors residents during meals.
• Follows policy for controlled substances handling and documentation.
• Assists CNAs with resident care as needed.
• Performs related duties as directed.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Supervisory skills

Ability to work in fast-paced settings

Formation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NY

Description du poste

Starting Rate: $27.25 - $31.75 - Based on Experience Shift Differential and Weekend Differential available.

DESCRIPTION

• Manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and delegates/supervises resident care.
• Administers medications/treatments on the assigned unit.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor in all aspects of resident care to ensure continuity of resident care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor and document residents' health status, reporting changes to the RN or attending physician promptly.
• Perform skilled nursing tasks including wound care, catheter care, and tube feedings.
• Communicate clearly with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Follow all state, federal, and facility regulations, including infection control and HIPAA standards.
• Supervises CNAs.
• Checks medication/treatment supplies and reorders as necessary.
• Assists in emergency care as necessary.
• Assists the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor with evaluation of resident's needs, condition and care.
• Relieves CNAs for breaks and mealtime when necessary.
• Monitors and assists resident's during meal times.
• Follows proper policy and procedure with maintenance of controlled substances (i.e.: administration, count, documentation of effectiveness).
• Assists the CNAs with resident care as needed.
• Other related duties that may have become necessary or as directed by the supervisor, department head and/or administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current L.P.N. licensed in the State of New York.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred.
• CPR certification required.