LPN Staff I - Long Term Care

Rochester Regional Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,639 - 48,904; Part time

Job summary

A Healthcare Provider located in New York is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. The LPN will supervise CNAs, ensure proper documentation of care and medications, and liaise with physicians. This position requires direct involvement in resident care and timeliness in all responsibilities. The ideal candidate must have a nursing license in New York and experience in patient care. The salary range is $29.50 to $35.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the State of New York.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and document accordingly.
• Perform treatments as per physician orders.
• Monitor residents and report conditions to supervisors.
• Direct CNAs in providing personal care.
• Complete MDS documentation timely.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient documentation

Team leadership

ADL care assistance

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department: Long Term Care

Location: DeMay

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule: Nights, 10:00pm-6:00am Every other weekend

Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills

Current licensure in the State of New York.

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Licenses/ Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Pay Range

$29.50 - $35.50