Local Contract LPN​/LVN - Long Term Care

Staff Today is seeking a LPN / LVN Long Term Care for a local contract job in Elmira, New York.

• Specialty:
  Long Term Care
• Discipline:
  LPN / LVN
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a facility in Elmira, NY. These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $50 / hour

* W2

Shift details:

• Night Shift (10:45pm-7:15am) LPN, 24 hours a week, 8-hour shifts, every other weekend,13-week assignment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year (12 months) of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• A valid and current LPN license issued by the state of NY
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. LPN must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

Duties:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Perform routine patient assessments and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and maintain proper documentation of medication administration.
• Regularly monitor and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration rate.
• Assist with wound care, dressings, and rehabilitation procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information, progress, and assessments using electronic medical records (EMR) or other designated systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about healthcare procedures, medications, and post-treatment care instructions to promote effective self-management and recovery.
• Follow established infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe disposal of medical waste.
• Act swiftly and effectively during emergencies, implementing appropriate nursing intervention and alerting the appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements
• Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner

At Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States.

• Purpose

To be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.

• Mission

To provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients/customers.

• Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level.

• Core Values

We believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.