What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Desk Nurse position at Massapequa Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing is committed to improving our patients' quality of life & autonomy through innovative rehabilitative services, and an exceptional level of client-centered care and attention. We are seeking a caring and dedicated LPN Desk Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team of skilled health care professionals at our skilled nursing facility in Amityville!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Provide leadership to facilitate effective patient care delivery.
- Monitor the condition of patients under their charge, recognize changes in patient condition, implement appropriate interventions, continuity of care, and patient safety.
- Conform to all regulatory guidelines, ensure adherence to the facility’s policies, and maintain compliance with standards of practice and ethics.
- Delegate unit and patient responsibilities to nursing staff based on each staff member’s level of competence.
- Educate nursing staff regarding the use of all equipment and supplies, safe patient handling techniques, safety procedures, and infection control.
- Correspond with physicians to ensure that all information is readily available to patient care providers.
- Record nursing notes, chart admission and discharge dates, and participate in unit staffing & rounds.
- Current LPN certification by the State of New York.
- Mentally and physically capable of performing job duties.
- Possesses leadership and supervisory qualities.
- Possesses assessment skills that enable the recognition of condition changes in the resident.
- Ability to coordinate all functions in the operation of a resident unit through effective team nursing assignments.
- Maintain meaningful and accurate documentation of services provided.
- Prior computer skills in (Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office) a plus.
- LPN : 1 years minimum
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- Competitive salary
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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