What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Care Manager (LPN) position at Keene Valley Neighborhood House?
Are you an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for a change? Are you interested in an administrative role that that offers a steady schedule and room for flexibility? Then this is the opportunity for you. This position offers a great schedule (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm plus on-call phone duties every other week). The salary is $63,700 ($60,200 base plus $3,500 for on-call phone duties; the equivalent of $35/hour) plus great benefits. If this sounds intriguing, you owe it to yourself to have a conversation with us. It may be the best career move you ever make.
Keene Valley Neighborhood House, a non-profit assisted living residence, is seeking a caring and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team as a Nurse Care Manager. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for elderly care. This position is part of our management team and is mostly administrative with minimal hands-on care required. Join our team and work with an organization that cares about you and your family!
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 9am-4:00pm
Qualifications
- Current and valid LPN license in the state of New York
- Strong administrative and computer skills (including but not limited to Word and Excel)
- Previous experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred but not required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Provides nursing care management to residents in accordance with their individual care plans.
- Oversee medical technicians who administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician, and monitor residents for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Reviews medication records daily.
- Perform routine observational assessments, reporting any significant changes to the supervising nurse and/or resident’s physician.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident care, including updates to care plans.
- Be available for on-call consultations every other week (strictly by phone)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,700.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
License/Certification:
- LPN or RN license from the state of New York (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,200 - $63,700