LPN - Unionized Nursing Home Care Specialist

Kennedy Healthcare LLC; West Babylon (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Berkshire Center in West Babylon, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-level care in a skilled nursing facility. This union position requires a NY state license and a compassionate, detail-oriented approach to resident care.

The LPN will perform duties under the supervision of the RN or unit supervisor, including vital signs, medication administration, wound care, and patient charting, while communicating with residents' families as needed.

Qualifications

• Nursing home or LTC experience required.
• Currently licensed by the State of New York.
• Attention to detail and observation skills enabling recognition of condition changes.
• Ability to coordinate all functions in the unit through effective team nursing assignments.
• Kind, helpful and compassionate.

Responsabilités

• Take and record measurements (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.).
• Observe residents under treatment to identify progress and side-effects of medications.
• Monitor residents’ condition including fluids in/out and charting.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, clean and dress wounds.
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
• Communicate with residents’ family or friends to provide advice and comfort.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Team nursing

Compassion

Description du poste

Berkshire Center in West Babylon, NY is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-level care in a skilled nursing facility. This union position requires a NY state license and a compassionate, detail-oriented approach to resident care.

The LPN will perform duties under the supervision of the RN or unit supervisor, including vital signs, medication administration, wound care, and patient charting, while communicating with residents' families as needed.