LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Finecare; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Finecare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team. You will administer medications, assist with admissions and discharges, document care, educate residents and families, and collaborate with physicians to update care plans. Maintain confidentiality and uphold DOH standards.

All shifts are available and the role offers competitive hourly pay. Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing degree or LPN program, have long-term care experience, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Must have nursing degree or be graduate of accredited LPN program.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent communicator, positive attitude 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.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Nursing degree or LPN program

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.

Salary: Upto $48 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer