LPN-PD

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers routine services in caring for sub‑acute, chronic and convalescent adult/geriatric residents. This care is rendered in accordance with established policies and procedures. To provide necessary nursing care for the residents of this facility in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Goals of Catholic Health Services of Long Island.

• Employee aids in the orientation of new employees
• Practices within the LPN scope of practice
• Identifies and reports changes in resident status to RN in a timely manner
• Performs and is knowledgeable of vital signs, medication administration, monitoring lab values, care of resident pre/post procedure, geriatric competency, hospice care, pain management, resident safety, restraints, isolation precautions/PPE, admission and discharge of patients/residents
• Employee is able to provide written and verbal educational material to residents/patients/families, and documents education as per policy
• Updates/implements resident plans of care appropriately
• Transcribes and documents physician orders accurately using computer order entry system
• Accurately reconciles medications upon admission and discharge of resident
• Participates in resident feeding and oversees dining areas as assigned

USD $37.50 per hour.