LPN - Long Term Care

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LPN - Long Term Care at Rochester Regional Health summary: As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Long Term Care, you provide essential patient care and lead a team of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). You'll ensure accurate medication administration, proper documentation, and timely communication with staff regarding patient conditions. Your role is crucial in maintaining high standards of care and documentation for long-term care residents.
Job Title: LPN Staff I – Long Term Care Department: Long Term Care Location: DeMay Living Center Hours Per Week: 32 Schedule: Evenings and Every Other Weekend/Holiday Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000
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.
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. · Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols. · 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. · Current licensure in State of New York.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · One year experience preferred.
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED) 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.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE: $29.50 - $35.50 CITY: Newark POSTAL CODE: 14513 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, long-term care, patient care, CNA supervision, medication administration, healthcare documentation, New York nursing, BLS certified, nursing facility
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Location:
Newark, NY, United States
Job Type:
FullTime

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