What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse Assisted Living position at BROTHERS OF MERCY SACRED HEART HOME INC?
LPN | LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Sacred Heart Home Assisted Living
Experienced nurses can earn up to $27.25 per hour!
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS FOR OUR LPNS INCLUDE :
PTO sellback program allows you to sell back a week of PTO at a time, dollar for dollar!
Shift differentials : $3.50 for evening and $2.50 for night shifts
Career Ladders Program : grow your career with us through career advancement
Tuition Assistance for Trocaire and Erie 1 BOCES nursing programs OR tuition assistance in your chosen field of study
Competitive wages and excellent vacation, holiday and sick leave packages
Health, dental, vision and no-cost life insurance
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We are always looking for positive, dependable, caring individuals to join our Nursing team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.
LPN duties include :
Assist in planning, evaluating and providing direct nursing care of residents.
Serve as a Charge Nurse supervising the work of PCAs.
Perform nursing activities which contribute to maintenance of the residents personal hygiene; nutritional needs; maintenance or restoration of normal elimination processes; corrective body alignment and body tissue.
Transcribe physicians orders and assist with medical rounds.
Observe and report changes in resident conditions accurately and reports changes as required to the RN Supervisor or attending physician.
Assist in the development and implementation of resident care plans and in coordinating the multidisciplinary plan of care with all other services.
Support the efforts of other therapies by effectively carrying out restorative nursing measures established in conjunction with the respective therapies.
Perform treatments and other nursing measures as indicated by the physicians orders and the resident plan of care.
Accurately document observations and report them to appropriate sources as indicated.
Effectively apply comfort and safety measures to meet residents needs.
Administer medications to residents according to established policy and procedure, including controlled substances.
Order medications on a timely basis from the pharmacy provider for the resident
Arrange transportation for resident's appointments as needed
Assure laboratory tests are obtained when ordered by the attending physician and notifies physician of abnormal results
Brothers of Mercy is WNYs largest 5-star Skilled Nursing Facility and one of the top-performing nursing homes in the entire state. Our assisted living and memory care program is newly constructed and is beautiful place to live and work. Our picturesque Wellness Campus located east of Buffalo consistently ranks on WNYs Best Places to Work list.
Brothers of Mercy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brothers of Mercy prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veterans status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected status.
Must be a current Licensed Practical Nurse NYS
Salary : $27