What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Epic Rehabilitation & Nursing at White Plains?
Job Title:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at EPIC Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily support to the unit leadership and respond appropriately/timely to resident/family needs within the LPN scope of practice.
- Use the nursing process, judgment, and skills to set priorities necessary to deliver quality direct resident care and make decisions promoting the safety/quality direct care to residents.
- Perform/administer standard nursing treatments and/or medications and observe residents for desired or unwanted effects.
- Communicate and collaborate with appropriate members within the care team to revise/update the Nursing Care Plan or any pertinent findings including lab/test results, incidents, and/or concerns.
- Monitor and document vitals, treatments administered, and residents' responses.
- Prepare, organize, oversee, monitor, and evaluate delivery of care of resident CNA assignments and activities, considering the category of needs and competency of personnel.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of Nursing.
- Licensed and currently registered in good standing in New York as an LPN.
- Dedicated to providing extraordinary, clinically sound, and compassionate care.
- Must possess a spirit of cooperation, caring, and enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation and optimal resident health.
- Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes challenging residents.
- Have excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills.
- Work well under pressure and willing to work harmoniously with all staff.
- Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We comply with disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.
