LPN - ElderONE

JOB TITLE: LPN
LOCATION: Eastern Region
DEPARTMENT: Elder One

SCHEDULE: Full Time?

SUMMARY

?The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.

• RESPONSIBILITIES
  
• Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
  
• Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
  
• Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
  
• Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
  
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
  
• Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
  
• Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
  
• Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
  
• Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
•Current licensure in the State of New York

• Desired Attributes
  
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.
  
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $27.75 - $33.75