LPN - Seneca Hill Manor, Per Diem

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Performs direct and indirect patient care duties to patients of all ages appropriate to the unit. Effectively interacts with patients, healthcare members, and other agencies while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct personal resident care to an assigned group of residents, following the resident Comprehensive Care Plan and care profile.
• Administer medications according to facility policy and general principles of safe medication administration.
• Complete treatments and procedures according to facility policy.
• Observe, evaluate and report significant resident signs/symptoms and/or changes in health care status to the supervising RN or physician, as necessary.
• Document resident care/problems and status in compliance with facility policy and mandated regulations.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment such as beds, side rails, scales, hoyer lifts, bedchecks, whirlpool tub, safety devices, intercom, call bell system, gait belts, oxygen and suction equipment, tube feeding equipment, oximetry machine, BG machine.
• Maintain nursing equipment and nursing unit in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
• Participate in the data collection process for the Q.A. program as directed.
• Complete resident/family teaching as directed by the RN.
• Cook up all aspect of unit operations when in Charge position including, but not limited to: assignment of resident care loads to appropriate team member, assignment of staff breaks/meal times, rounds on residents, and monitor assigned staff for completion of their assigned duties.
• Address and report to Nurse Manager/Supervisor any problems identified with staff and/or residents.
• Complete 24-hour report and shift to shift report to ensure follow-through on all issues of concern related to the status of each resident.
• Provide input as requested into employee evaluations.
• Complete/monitor preventative skin care measures for residents.
• Read, sign and follow all memos related to nursing department and unit function.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
• Participate in rounds with unit physicians as requested.
• Prepare information for MD/Nurse Practitioner rounds as requested.
• Aid in the orientation of new employees as requested.
• Aid in the completion of admission and discharge paperwork as directed.
• Aid in providing for the physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort and environmental safety of residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LPN program required.
• Current NYS licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Current certification in CPR preferred.
• Completion of Psychopharmacology and Emergency IV courses preferred.
• 6 Months to 1 year of experience in similar hospital setting preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in medication administration and practiced phlebotomy skills.
• Demonstrated effective communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of the process of aging as it relates to health care as well as resident rights and abuse regulations.
• Knowledge of back safety techniques as it pertains to the LPN role.
• Professionalism and business acumen appropriate for working with guests, clients, physicians, employees and volunteers.
• Excellent time management skills, punctuality and a sense of urgency in completing tasks.
• Ability to cost effectively manage resources and supplies.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$25.25-$30.30/hour

Schedule

Not specified.