LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

NEW – Increased starting pay rates: $23.90 per hour and up, based on experience_
_ $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME & PART-TIME _(Earn $2,000 within your first 90 days!)

OPEN SHIFTS:

3pm-11:30pm- PT (2 days/week)

11pm-7:30am- FT(5 days/week) or PT (2 days/week)
More flexible scheduling options: Tell us what hours YOU need.

• Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.
• NEW: Zero-cost single coverage health insurance for full-time staff, 30-day waiting period
• NEW: Discounted diaper program - $3 per case of diapers through our hospital supply program!
• Paid time off structure - paid time off (PTO) starts after 90-days for employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week! Sick time starts accruing immediately for all hires.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships for nursing programs are available once you have worked for six months, part time or full time.

I. JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to provide direct nursing care to the resident, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing, R.N. Neighborhood Manager, Charge Nurse, or Village Supervisor, or Household Coordinator.

II. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Assists R.N. Neighborhood Manager in providing professional nursing care to residents.

2. Assumes responsibility for professional duties as determined by qualifications and training.

3. Assumes role of Charge Nurse duties in absence of R.N. Neighborhood Manager or Charge Nurse.

4. Contributes to preparation and implementation of individualized Resident Care Plans.

5. Performs professional nursing duties as determined by education qualifications and in accord with the requirements and policies of the facility.

6. Responsible for directly supervising the care given by Nursing Assistants on Neighborhood. Assists Household Coordinator and team in making assignments for team members, overseeing care of all residents, conducting team conferences, participating in household team meetings, etc.

7. Assumes responsibility for duties such as passing medications, giving injections, and performing treatments which do not require the direct supervision of an R.N. (Applicable to LPN Team Leaders only.)

8. Has input to the MDS information gathering.

9. Makes rounds with physicians and assists them in examining and treating residents. Accepts and transcribes physician orders.

10. Responsible for daily documentation and implementation of care plans.

11. Updates Infection Control Book as needed.

12. Performs all duties listed on job description for Nursing Assistant.

13. Orders medication, e.g. for self-medicating resident, all eye drops, patches, narcotics, inhalers, etc.

14. Monthly charting of psycho tropic medications and monthly checks of nursing assignment sheets to Care Plans.

15. Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent Resident care and facility information to assure Resident rights are protected.

16. Assures that Residents right to fair and equitable treatment, self determination individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to file complaints, are followed.

17. Attends and participates in inservice education classes and on-the-job training programs as required. Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. as directed.

18. Assures that work/assignment areas are neat and clean.

III. OTHER RELATED COMPETENCIES:

1. Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when operating office equipment. Reports equipment malfunctions/breakdowns and unsafe/hazardous conditions to plant operations and informs supervisor as soon as possible.

2. Performs other tasks as requested.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in household setting with residents, staff, animals, plants, families, and children. Works in a well-lighted/ventilated work area, as well as resident rooms and hallways. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours. Travels short distances frequently. Is subject to frequent interruptions & pressure from multiple/emergency calls. Communicates with other staff within the department as well as with household team members and other departments as required. Subject to hostile and emotionally upset Residents, family members, visitors, etc. Lifting and moving of residents and equipment (with assistance) up to 250 lbs.

V. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of approved school of nursing, RN or LPN. Current registration in NYS required. Membership in professional organizations recommended. Experience preferred in Medical-Surgical nursing.

The beautiful Beechwood Homes is located in Getzville, NY in a prime location on the corner of North Forest and Millersport Highway. We are a not-for-profit facility, proudly serving the WNY senior community for over 50 years.
LPNs at Beechwood may focus on memory care, hospice, or long-term care. Beechwood offers complex nursing care and the opportunity to learn with specialists in wound care, etc.
Qualifications:

• All experience levels welcome- graduate nurses through experienced LPNs.
• Team player
• Compassionate
• Diligent
• Ethical and reliable

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Medication passing
• Treatments
• Charting
• Liaison with resident and family concerns

Beechwood Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all applicants.