LPN

Bethany Village; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Full-time & Part-time

Shift differentials

Supportive team

Job summary

Bethany Village is seeking a dependable LPN to join our skilled nursing team. The role involves delivering quality resident care, medication administration, and supporting unit operations with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include charting, infection control, reporting, and providing supervisorial support to nursing staff, while ensuring resident safety and comfort in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• LPN license required.
• Experience supervising nursing staff is a plus.
• Strong communication with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care per physician orders and patient/family needs.
• Dispense medications to residents.
• Complete charting and reporting requirements (infection control, incidents).
• Complete MDS+ on assigned units.
• Maintain sterile/aseptic technique and wound care.
• Perform skin assessments, dressings, catheters, and related care.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Communication

Patient care

Education

LPN license

Job description

Description

Bethany Village is looking for a dependable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to join our skilled nursing team. LPNs play an important role in providing quality care to residents while supporting the day-to-day operations of the nursing unit. Responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, documentation, working closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and helping lead and support nursing staff on the unit.

• $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
• Competitive Pay
• Full & Part Time
• Shift Differentials
• Supportive Team

Position Overview:

Oversee aspects of care in accordance with physician's orders, resident, and family needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coach & lead those staff members reporting to Charge LPN - work as one 'Team' to keep things running smoothly.
• Responsible for dispensing medications to residents.
• Charting & paperwork - Ensures all reporting requirements are met and completes all required paperwork; ie infection control, accident/incident reports, etc.
• Complete MDS+ on residents per assigned unit(s).
• Sterile technique / aseptic technique.
• Skin assessment, Decubitus Care, Dressings / Irrigations, Catheterization, Tropical applications.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with issues that arise while on duty.
• Assist with wing staff evaluations.
• Assist with physician rounds.
• Working with residents and staff.
• All other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education Required:

• LPN license

Experience Required:

• Dispensing meds and Medical aspects.
• Previous charge and/or long-term care experience preferred.

Hazards:

Exposure to the following may be present in this position:

• Blood-borne pathogens and infectious body fluids/waste.
• Needles.
• Combative residents.
• Disinfectants and cleaners.
• MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used.

Equipment Used:

• Oxygen equipment, suction machine, keofeed pumps, hoyer lifts, and all other generally required nursing equipment.
• Computer, photocopier, fax machine, and general office equipment.
• IVAC pumps for tube feedings when applicable.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor - Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Every-other weekend required, and holidays may be required as needed.
• May be required to work past regular shift, or off-shifts as necessary.
• Working conditions for this position may include the following: inside, odors, adequate lighting, working with/around others, working alone.

Physical Demands:

• Some heavy lifting required at times:
• ~20 lbs, @ 5% of time.
• <20 lbs, throughout the shift.
• Pushing wheelchairs.
• Constant walking, standing, turning crouching, pushing wheelchairs & carts, sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, and concentration are required for this position.
• The ability to concentrate on more than one job at a time, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks and prioritize as needed are essential.

Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements:

• Scrub uniforms (with lab coat optional).
• Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when performing personal care, injections, dealing with blood or body spills, and working with chemicals (cleaning agents).
• Bethany Village photo I.D.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent supervisory skills and ability to be a good listener are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
• Ability to practice choice theory may also be required.
• Must be able to communicate with staff, residents, and the families of the residents.
• Resident-focused at all times, while acting as a pleasant professional is essential.
• Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.