Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Glen Eddy

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I & II

Enriched Housing at The Terrace at Glen Eddy

Shift/hours/days Every other Saturday/Sunday 3p-11p

Long-standing team looking to welcome an LPN. We pride ourselves on quality care and without the heavy overburdened workload of a Skilled Nursing Home environment we can enjoy our residents and preserve their quality of life while working as a team. At The Terrace at Glen Eddy we are a unique team with low turnover and content staff. We are big on teamwork and making The Terrace a place where we have time to provide the care each resident deserves. No lifts no feeding no treatment carts! Every nurse and aide is trained to assist with medication and ADLs and in the assisted living environment its a great place to hone your caregiving skills. We are a beautiful small 42 bed assisted living located in the heart of Niskayuna convenient to Schenectady Latham and surrounding areas. Wed love to review your application and host an interview with our dynamic team.

Position Summary: LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) are responsible for medications treatments and staff oversight under the direction of the this position you will bring trust comfort and empathy to all resident interactions and make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

Job Specific Competencies

Principal Responsibilities:

Core Competencies:

• Supports the Trinity/SPHP Vision Mission Values in all encounters with residents and families

• Adheres to the SPHP Code of Conduct

• Demonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting basic resident and family needs

Clinical Competencies:

LPNs provide direct and indirect care under the direction of an RN including procedures treatments and related duties as assigned and within the NYS Scope of Practice for an LPN.

• Resident support Deliver compassionate person-centered care while fostering a sense of dignity and independence for each resident.

• Medication administration Conduct daily medication pass with accuracy and care in accordance with physician orders and facility guidelines.

• Shift leadership provide leadership for the care team during your shift including guidance and support.

• Team collaboration work closely with resident assistants other nurses and management in a cooperative respectful environment.

• Consult with the RN on any changes in a care plan or schedule and communicate with patients and their families about their care plan.

• Observe measure record and report clinical data relating to each residents health status within licensure requirements.

• Attends and actively participates in in-servicing orienting and educational activities.

Education Requirements:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of New York
• Must graduate from a nursing education program acceptable to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• 1 years of medication passing (required)
• 1 years experience in Independent Living/Skilled Nursing Facility

Must be able to:

• Stand walk and lift for long periods of time
• Read and write using medical terminology
• Working knowledge of computers including electronic medication administration records processing of orders checking email and preforming required in-servicing along with use of other required applications
• Have the visual and auditory acuity adequate to perform observations and patient care
• Maintain composure and positivity in a high stress environment
• Promote physical cognitive and psychosocial well-being of each resident
• Work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness

Pay Range:$24.00 - $31.10 per hour
Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.