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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Role: Responsible for delivering nursing care to residents and for supervising the care delivered by Home Health Aides (HHAs) within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of New York. Accountable for excellence in resident care and service delivery.
- Provides outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors to the residence
- Coordinates and delivers nursing care within the scope of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) including but not limited to catheter care, wound care, dressing changes, nebulizer treatments, ostomy care, and management of medical equipment; medication management including administration of oral medications, injections or PRN medications
- Manages and administers medications
- Maintains positive collaborative relations with residents, families and provider partners
- Reports any significant incidents and/or changes in the resident’s condition to supervisor accordingly
- Reviews each assigned resident’s Individualized Care Plan
- Observes and reports any significant symptoms or changes in resident’s condition to supervisor
- Assist in training and orientation of staff
- Document care and services provided using nursing best practices and documentation standards
- Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and staff meetings
- Complies with NYS Department of Health Assisted Living policies and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count, and documentation
- Communicates professionally and timely with other health professionals including but not limited to medical doctors offices, hospital care managers, nursing home social services staff, and pharmacies.
- May perform other duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Licensure/Requirements:
- Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to practice in the state of New York with one of the following:
- Associates degree and a minimum of two (2) years of full time, or the equivalent of full time, clinical experience in nursing, at least one (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or community health program that included care of older adults at home
- A diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least four (4) years of full-time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing within the past ten (10) years, at least one (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or community health program that included care of the older adults at home
- Basic first aid and CPR certification
- Experience in assisted living, post-acute or long term care setting preferred
- Experience and/or special interest working with seniors
- Must be able to actively communicate in English in all formats
- Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
- Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations and maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Must be able to prioritize departmental functions in order to meet due dates and deadlines
- Required to work weekends and holidays as needed
- Required to work extended hours and to report to work during times of need including inclement weather and when building concerns arise
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
- Evening shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
