LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

CareRite Centers, LLC; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC in Locust Valley, NY is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide resident-focused care.

You will administer medications, document care, educate residents and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure DOH and facility standards are met. Shift flexibility across all shifts is available.

Qualifications

• Must possess a nursing degree or be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Excellent communicator with a 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.
• Assist with solving resident’s problems by working with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree / 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