LPN​/LVN - LTC

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Profession:
Nursing Specialty:
Long-Term Care (LTC) Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: Full Time Evenings Hours per

Shift: 8 hours

Experience:

1 year of experience as LPN License: NY LPN Licensure

Certifications:

BLS (AHA or RQI) required Must-Have:
Ability to provide care to geriatric residents

Description:

The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The individual must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs. The LPN provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents.

The LPN follows defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintaining a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff is essential. The LPN must maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs. Duties include collecting data relevant to the resident's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicating findings to the RN and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.

The LPN contributes to the creation of a culturally relevant plan of resident care that reflects nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired outcomes. The LPN collaborates with the resident/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice, assuring customer satisfaction. The LPN maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice and participates in the mentoring/orientation of staff.

Safety, cost, and impact considerations are important in planning the delivery of care. Under the direction of the RN, the LPN provides leadership in the professional practice setting. The potential for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is present. Required tasks may involve contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.