LPN

Address: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850

Shift hours:

• evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm
• overnights 10:45 pm-7:15 am

Pay rate: $32/Hour

Client: Broome County-Temporary Staffing Services for Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Facility Name: Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involvesresponsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals;
• Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;
• Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;
• Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;
• Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident's condition;
• Updates the care plan as needed;
• Carries out therapeutic treatments;
• Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I.V.) to residents, observing for side effects and effectiveness;
• Secures/accounts for control drugs;
• Maintains nursing care and administrative records and reports;
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSON CHARACTERISTICS:

• Working knowledge of current nursing practice;
• Skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of resident care;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Dependability, resourcefulness, good observation skills and professionalism;
• Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g., suction machine, oxygen units, vaporizer);
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; or
• B) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and a limited permit * to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Possession of license within six months of appointment.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements:

DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission

3 days of orientation will be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to Commute:

• Vestal, NY 13850 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vestal, NY 13850: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32