LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Finecare; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Finecare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our long-term care team in Yonkers, NY. You will administer medications, assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and document care in resident records. You will educate residents and families and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

We value strong communication, a positive attitude, and teamwork. The role requires weekend availability as part of shift coverage; prior LTC experience is preferred, and

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Excellent communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration and treatments.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharging of residents.
• Document resident care services by charting in resident medical record and department records.
• Educate residents regarding treatment, rehabilitation, change of status, etc… as well as family members.
• Adhering to infection control policies and procedures as well as all other facility policies and procedures.
• Consult with resident’s physician regarding resident’s plan of care as well as notifying them of any changes.
• Maintain resident’s confidentiality and privacy.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to DOH standards of practice and facility standards of care.
• Assist with solving resident’s problems by working with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or nursing degree

Job description

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Duties Include:

• Medication administration and treatments.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharging of residents
• Document resident care services by charting in resident medical record and department records.
• Educate residents regarding treatment, rehabilitation, change of status, etc… as well as family members.
• Adhering to infection control policies and procedures as well as all other facility policies and procedures.
• Consult with resident’s physician regarding resident’s plan of care as well as notifying them of any changes.
• Maintain resident’s confidentiality and privacy.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to DOH standards of practice and facility standards of care.
• Assist with solving resident’s problems by working with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program
• Experience in long term care preferred
• Excellent communicator, positive attitude, and team player

Shift Needs:

• All shift available. This rate requires working every weekend.

Salary: $45 an hour.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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