Description
Job Title: LPN
DEPARTMENT: Elder one
LOCATION: North Park
STATUS: Full Time
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening
SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
•Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
•Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
•Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
•Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
•Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
•Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
•Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
•Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
• Current licensure in the State of New York (LPN)
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1 year of nursing experienced preferred.
• Prior home health, clinical and direct patient care experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $26.50 - $32.50
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
