What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at CEDARCREST INC?
Job Details
Description
LPNs start at $32 per hour - additional dollars based on experience. $2.00 evening shift differential, $4.00 overnight shift differential and on weekends add an additional $5.00 per hour.
Make a difference in the lives of children and young adults you serve. Our nurse positions are critical to provide day-to-day oversight and care to residents. As a nurse at Cedarcrest, you will oversee the clinical needs of residents. This position will assure that all care is provided with compassion and that needed supplies are on hand. Help Cedarcrest celebrate the children's successes as you go about your work each day. Your efforts will feel both meaningful and rewarding.
Take advantage of our great benefits package with tuition reimbursement dollars up to $5,000 a year and staff development dollars up to $1,000 per year! (see below for more details of our exclusive benefit package)
JOB DESCRIPTION
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Nursing
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Provides day-to-day nursing care to residents and supervise and assists LNA's in providing personal care; maintains and administers medications; prepares nursing records; schedules and accompanies residents to medical and rehab appointments; processes admissions and discharges. Serves as charge nurse or med nurse as assigned.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides direct nursing care to residents and day students.
2. Serves as liaison with physicians, pharmacies, audiologist, dentist, and other medical providers.
3. Oversees programming and care provided by nursing assistants.
4. Maintains ongoing communication with families.
5. Participates in meetings and performs administrative functions in support of nursing role
Cedarcrest Center will undertake a criminal records background investigation and employment will be conditioned upon results of this being satisfactory to Cedarcrest Center. The offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical examination (relating to the essential duties I would be required to perform) a pre-employment drug screening, TB test. Acceptance of a seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccination and booster(s) is a condition of employment. Cedarcrest complies with all state and federal regulations. Employees are required to complete an Employment Verification Form (I-9), and within three days show satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.
Qualifications
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
This position involves the following physical requirements based on an 8-hour day:
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Continuously 5½ to 8 hrs |
Frequently 2½ to 5½ hrs |
Occasionally ¼ to 2½ hrs |
Rarely Less than ¼ hr |
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Standing |
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Walking |
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Sitting |
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Lifting up to 50 lbs. |
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Carrying up to 50 lbs. |
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Pushing up to 50 lbs |
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Pulling up to 50 lbs |
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Climbing |
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Kneeling |
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Squatting |
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Bi-manual dexterity |
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Manipulation of small objects |
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Twisting (knees, neck, waist) |
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Reaching Overhead |
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Reaching Extension |
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Talking in person |
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Talking on telephone |
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Hearing in person |
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Hearing on the telephone |
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Vision for close work |
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Other (specify) This position entails interaction and communication with residents/students and their families as well as with other staff and community members.
Universal precautions Level I
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed in the State of New Hampshire with a minimum of two years experience in clinical nursing. Experience with children with multiple disabilities and/or chronic health experience preferred.
Salary : $1,000 - $5,000
