LPN with Sign-On BONUS

Starting Rate:$27.25 - $31.75 - Based on Experience Shift Differential and Weekend Differential available!!!!

Sign-On BONUS - Earn up to $5000

DESCRIPTION:

• Manages a designated group of nursing employees on a nursing unit and delegates/supervises resident care.
• Administers medications/treatments on the assigned unit

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor in all aspects of resident care to ensure continuity of resident care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor and document residents health status reporting changes to the RN or attending physician promptly
• Perform skilled nursing tasks including wound care catheter care and tube feedings
• Communicate clearly with residents families and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Follow all state federal and facility regulations including infection control and HIPAA standards
• Supervises CNAs
• Checks medication/treatment supplies and reorders as necessary.
• Assists in emergency care as necessary.
• Assists the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor with evaluation of residents needs condition and care.
• Relieves CNAs for breaks and mealtime when necessary.
• Monitors and assists residents during meal times
• Follows proper policy and procedure with maintenance of controlled substances (i.e.: administration count documentation of effectiveness).
• Assists the CNAs with resident care as needed.
• Other related duties that may have become necessary or as directed by the supervisor department head and/or administration.

Qualifications:

• Current L.P.N. licensed in the State of New York
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting preferred
• CPR certification required