Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF

Duties & Responsibilities

As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a Professional Nurse, provides supportive nursing care to patients/clients within an assigned unit; performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services for assigned patients.

• Gives nursing care to patients as assigned.
• Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.
• Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Reinforces, supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.
• Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.
• Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Observes and reports patients’ vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individuals.
• Records on patient charts observation of patients responses to nursing care rendered.
• Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.
• Assists with unit management and/or assumes charge of unit as assigned.
• Performs other nursing functions related to patient care and nursing service, as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration.
• Guides and directs other Licensed Practical Nurses, Technicians and Nurse’s Aides in rendering patient care.
• Maintains clinical competence through participation and attendance at continuing education programs.

• Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.