LPN, Nursing Home, LPN​/LVN

LPN Opportunity at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Amazing opportunity available! All shifts- full time and part time.

Why join Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

Come join a leadership team built from the top down by nurses. What does this mean? Have you ever said to yourself, "they just don't understand what I have to do" or "I could make this much better if they would just listen to me"? Come join a team that encourages collaboration.

Perks- overtime after 8 hours for PT and FT positions and the opportunity to advance from LPN to RN!

Come meet the team!

Position Summary: The LPN reports to RN with the Shift Supervisor or Resident Care Coordinator.

Essential Position Functions:

A. Job Knowledge and Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease and wound care, if applicable.
• Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained.
• Attends all mandatory in-services by employee's anniversary date.
• Maintains and updates New York State license in compliance with New York State regulations.
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the RN Shift Supervisor, RN, or Resident Care Coordinator and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in units/shift assignments to meet resident and facility needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to assist the RN or Resident Care Coordinator with the day-to-day activities.
• Successfully completes facility-conducted orientation of specialized dementia unit, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.

B. Resident Care Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility on assigned unit for:
• Medication & Treatments
• a) Administers enteral feedings, and oral, injectable and intravenous medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice as prescribed by the Physician and per facility policy.
• b) Performs and is co-responsible for narcotic count as per Resident Care Policies and Procedures.
• c) Demonstrates expertise in dispensing medications and treatments by all routes as ordered by the Physician with established time frames. Ensures no medications are left unattended.
• d) Assesses effectiveness and observes for interaction and reaction of medications and treatment.
• e) Demonstrates knowledge of residents' allergies according to established Care Plan.
• f) Documents medication and treatment administration in a timely and accurate manner according to Resident Care Policies and Procedures.
• g) Orders appropriate medications from pharmacy as needed in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures.
• Management and Supervision of Nursing Assistants:
• a) Reports pertinent information to Nursing Assistants on assigned residents prior to delivery of care, and provides direction in prioritizing resident care.
• b) Reports resident information to Nurses and Nursing Assistants reporting for next shift.
• c) Ensures all aspects of delivery of care to residents is completed within the established time frames according to Resident Care Policies and Procedures.
• d) Ensures all aspects of resident care information is up-to-date and reviewed by Nursing Assistants prior to the delivery of care.

C. Role Responsibilities-Interpersonal Skills:

• Is aware of, and adheres to, Resident's Bill of Rights and Confidentiality of Resident Information.
• Interacts with residents and family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.
• Addresses resident and family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the Supervisor in a professional manner.
• Is aware of Resident Abuse Reporting Law.
• Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

D. Role Responsibilities-Safety:

• Demonstrates ability to locate emergency equipment (i.e., emergency oxygen tank, etc.)
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of role in Fire and Disaster drills.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and respond appropriately to potential behavioral outbursts.
• Uses facility equipment safely.
• Recognizes, removes, and/or reports potential hazards.

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