LPN – Long-term Care Provider

North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking LPNs to join its team.

We are currently hiring for all shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am).

The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

License/Certification:

• NY LPN license (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Massena, NY 13662: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27