Licensed Practical Nurse | Long Term Care | Shift xNights

LPN - Part Time Nights | Long-Term Care

Part Time Nights: 7:00p - 7:30a

Every other weekend required

Holiday coverage required

2 x 12.0-hour shifts per week (24 hours)

Must be able to begin orientation on a Tuesday or Thursday

Active NY LPN Licensure

BLS certification (AHA or RQI specifically)

Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN

High School Diploma or GED

Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span

Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs

Provides care needed by adult and geriatric patient groups

Resident ADL needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment

Includes hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc.

Documentation completed per protocol

Resident environment and safety maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures

Includes answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention, appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment, etc.

Documentation completed per protocol

Resident nutritional needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures

Includes meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc.

Resident preferences and choices shall be honored

Documentation completed per protocol

Resident rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures

Includes range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices

Documentation completed per protocol

Resident rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to the Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures

Changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status are identified and reported to the Charge Nurse promptly

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated

Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues

Minimum one (1) year of experience in a long-term care (LTC) or CNA capacity — required