LPN - Extended Care

Job Details

Job Location:

Oneida Health Rehabilitation & Extended Care - Oneida, NY 13421

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $29.00 - $37.00 per hour

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Days (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Job Category:
Nursing

Starting Rate: $26.50

• Day: $1.50
• Evening: $2.05
• Night: $2.45

• Care for residents during day shift in collaboration with the Unit Manager under supervision of the Registered Nurse and Physician.
• Oversee the activities of CNAs and Ward Clerks and use sound judgment to make independent decisions while staying in close communication with the Registered Nurse and other supervisors.
• Provide compassionate care and treatment to residents with a customer service attitude.
• Work as a team player with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) such as Physicians, RNs, UMs, CNAs, and Ward Clerks.
• Use sound nursing judgment to evaluate and observe changes in resident situations or reactions to medications and treatments.
• Communicate quickly and clearly with Registered Nurses and Physicians if there are changes in a resident’s situation.
• Show leadership when delegating assignments and observing support staff to provide appropriate care according to treatment plans.
• Pay attention to detail when ordering medications and supplies, preparing equipment, observing and charting residents’ vital signs, and assisting with wound rounds and dressing wounds.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment for residents in the dining room or regarding their personal hygiene.
• Schedule resident appointments with the assistance of the ward clerk and notify families about appointments and transportation.
• Input orders into the computer system, notify the pharmacy, and perform accurate record-keeping to report incidents, errors, or accidents.
• Attend daily meetings as directed by the Unit Manager/Supervisor and participate in resident/family care meetings, IDT, and discharge meetings.
• Comply with policy and procedures related to controlled substances, narcotic count, and documentation.
• Notify appropriate staff of building emergencies or concerns such as fire, security concerns, or breakdown in any major system (plumbing, power, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Report resident incidents regarding suspected abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation.

• Generous Paid Time Off accruing from day one.
• 403(b) matching up to 6%.
• Free Parking.
• Employee Gym.
• 20% Cafe Discount.
• No Deductible Health Insurance.
• Flex Spending.
• Vision.
• Dental.
• Disability.
• Life.
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement.

• High School diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Completion of Licensed Practical Nurse course of study (Required).
• New York LPN license (Required).
• BLS/CPR certification (Preferred).