LPN

Bethany Village Horseheads, NY; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Shift differentials

Competitive pay

Full & Part Time

Job summary

Bethany Village Horseheads, NY is seeking a dependable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our skilled nursing team. You will provide quality care, administer medications, and support the nursing unit while collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, charting, and leading junior staff on the unit. A valid LPN license and long-term care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LPN license.
• Experience dispensing medications in long-term care preferred.
• Excellent supervisory and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care per physician orders and resident needs.
• Dispense medications to residents.
• Maintain charting and required documentation.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Assist with staff supervision and team building.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

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.
  
  

Education Required

• LPN license
  
  

Experience Required

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

Hazards

• 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.
• 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.