LPN

About the role

The LPN will be responsible for providing care to adult and geriatric patients in a Long Term Care facility. The position requires a minimum of one year of experience as an LPN and a current New York LPN license.

Responsibilities

• Collects data relevant to resident's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicates findings to RN and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Contributes to the creation of a developmentally age appropriate and culturally relevant plan of resident care reflecting nursing diagnoses and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes involving the resident/family and healthcare team in this process.
• Recommends revisions to the plan of care, after evaluation of resident outcomes and indicates the need for referrals to ensure all aspects of the resident's care have been addressed.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff.
• Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs.
• Provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents.
• Follows defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs.
• Participates in the mentoring/orientation of staff.
• Considers factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning in delivery of care.
• Under the direction of the RN, provides leadership in the professional practice setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency.

Requirements

• NY LPN Licensure
• BLS (through AHA or RQI specifically)
• 1 year experience as LPN

Qualifications

• Ability to provide care to geriatric residents

Skills

• Knowledge of principles of growth and development of the life span
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status
• Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements
• Collaborate with the resident/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in Nursing Practice
• Participate in the mentoring/orientation of staff
• Consider factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning in delivery of care

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

FT Nights, 5x8 per week, EOW/Holiday required.

Contact Information

• Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years?
• If yes, how long has it been since you worked there?
• Do you have any specific scheduling requests?
• Do you have any RTO, if so please provide dates requesting?