LPN - Geriatric Caregiver with Flexible Hours

Adams Farm Living and Rehabilitation; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid leave and holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Adams Farm Living and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, NY is seeking a dedicated LPN/LVN to provide compassionate, resident-focused care in our long-term care facility. You will record medical histories, monitor vitals, observe treatment progress, and assist with daily activities, while administering meds under physician orders.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program, current NY LPN/LVN license, CPR/BLS, and experience with EHRs, infection control, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations, resident rights, and skilled nursing facility standards.
• Experience providing direct patient care to geriatric and long-term care populations.
• Ability to administer medications, treatments, and physician-ordered therapies safely and accurately.
• Skilled in monitoring residents' conditions and reporting changes to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical documentation.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to supervise and delegate tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in accordance with state regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach to care with a commitment to preserving dignity and quality of life.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

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 activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds.
• 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

Long-term care experience

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Infection prevention

EHR proficiency

Supervision of CNAs

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Practical Nursing program

LPN/LVN license (NY)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Adams Farm Living and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, NY is seeking a dedicated LPN/LVN to provide compassionate, resident-focused care in our long-term care facility. You will record medical histories, monitor vitals, observe treatment progress, and assist with daily activities, while administering meds under physician orders.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program, current NY LPN/LVN license, CPR/BLS, and experience with EHRs, infection control, and