What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Enriched Living position at Jewish Home of Rochester?
Salary Range: $26.24-$31.99 (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position)
Full Time Days 7am-3:30pm, includes every other weekend and some holidays.
Per Diem positions also available
GENERAL SCOPE: Performs both nursing and personal care as required by the needs of residents. Assists residents with medication management program and assures accurate and timely medical/nursing record keeping. Acts as liaison between resident assistants and RN Nurse Manager.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing with current New York State Practical Nursing license. Possess good organizational, leadership and communication skills. By law is responsible for their acts and those acts they delegate to others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs nursing assessments as required for the care of residents during the shift worked. Assists in evaluating care needs and any functional changes of residents and reports to RN Nurse Manager.
- Manages the Medication Administration System for all residents.
- Assist Enriched Living Manager with medical record keeping.
- Communicates resident’s condition by notifying Enriched Living Manager, and the physician when necessary and appropriate.
- All other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE: 3 to 5 years experience as a Long Term Care or Home Health Nurse.
This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.
Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Licensed Practical Nurse
Salary : $26 - $32