LPN Shift Supervisor (Per Diem)

Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Gurwin Healthcare System in Commack, NY, seeks a per diem LPN to join our caring team and pick up shifts as needed. You will provide skilled geriatric nursing care, collaborating with RNs, physicians and residents to ensure comfort and safety.

Requirements include a current NY LPN license, prior long-term care or assisted living experience, strong clinical skills, and excellent communication. You will supervise Medication Aides and Resident Care Coordinators, and may pass medications in

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of New York.
• Prior experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of geriatric care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of trained Medication Aides.
• Supervision and assignment of Resident Care Coordinators.
• Supervision and maintenance of the 24 hour shift report.
• Explain changes in resident health to families and MDs in absence of the Director of Resident Services.
• In an emergency, pass medications to residents.
• Perform and verify NARC Count – Beginning and end of each shift.
• Other related duties as directed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Geriatric care knowledge

Clinical skills

Education

LPN license in NY

Job description

Gurwin Healthcare System is a full continuum of care providing extraordinary care and caring to the people that we serve. Set on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respiratory and ventilator care, palliative and hospice care, social and medical adult day programs, and on-site dialysis and infusion therapy. Sharing the campus is Gurwin’s Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences) which has 210 beds, our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens) and Gurwin Certified and Licensed Home Care Services Agencies. Our innovative facility and growing services offer opportunities to advance your career. We are currently seeking a per diem LPN who will embody the passion and commitment required to deliver the ultimate care for our residents.

About this role:

You will pick up shifts as needed.

Requirements:

• Current LPN licensure in the state of New York

• Prior experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of geriatric care

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of trained Medication Aides

• Supervision and assignment of Resident Care Coordinators

• Supervision and maintenance of the 24 hour shift report

• Apprise family and M.D. of changes in resident’s health and behavior in the absence of the Director of Resident Services

• In an emergency, will pass medications to the residents

• Perform and verify NARC Count – Beginning and end of each shift

• Other related duties as directed

  We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our family of Professionals!

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