LPN 2PM-10PM 10PM-6AM

The Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls; Town of Hoosick (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for evenings/week-

Job summary

The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is seeking LPNs to join its care team in Hoosick Falls, NY. The positions involve providing diverse basic care to residents while staying patient and calm in a demanding yet rewarding environment.

The ideal candidate will have proven LPN experience, thrive in a multidisciplinary setting, and uphold confidentiality, safety, and compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and able to handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient's medical history accurately.
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

LPN experience

Care task variety

Health and safety standards

Nursing confidentiality

Medical terminology

MS Office and data entry

Communication skills

Stress management

Job description

The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, New York, is seeking LPNs to join its team.

Multiple Positions Open!

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding!

Shift differential paid on evening, overnight and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient's medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress