Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
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Job Description
We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for one of our clients in Vestal NY.
Job Description:
The work involves responsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.
Typical work activities:
- Assists new residents in adjusting to unit philosophy and goals;
- Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;
- Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;
- Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;
- Observes records and reports progress or any change in residents condition;
- Updates the care plan as needed;
- Carries out therapeutic treatments;
- Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I.V.) to residents observing for side effects and effectiveness;
- Secures/accounts for control drugs;
- Maintains nursing care and administrative records and reports;
- Attends staff meetings and inservice programs.
Full performance knowledge skills abilities and person characteristics:
- Working knowledge of current nursing practice;
- Skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of resident care;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
- Dependability resourcefulness good observation skills and professionalism;
- Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g. suction machine oxygen units vaporizer);
- Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports;
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Minimum qualifications:
- Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; or
- Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and a limited permit * to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Possession of license within six months of appointment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Requirements:
- DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission
- 3 days of orientation will be required.
Work hours:
- Days 6:45am3:15pm
- Evenings 2:45pm11:15pm
- Overnights 10:45pm7:15am
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Employment Type
Full Time
