LPN – LONG TERM CARE Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Job Description:

Job Title:

LPN Staff I•

Long Term Care Department:

Long TermCare Location:

DeMay Living Center Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule:

Evenings and Every Other Weekend/Holiday Sign-On Bonus:

Up to$15,000

SUMMARY:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provideprofessional patient care to long-term and post-acute careresidents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAsand consistently ensure proper documentation and recording istaking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the successof the CNAs and the care of the patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration ofassigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performstreatments and documents progress of same as per physician ordersand facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and completeresident care documentation using computerized medical recordprocess. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both writtenand verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant conditionstatus are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians ina timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medicationadministration records as per facility protocols.
• Completesrequired MDS documentation and all related observations in a timelymanner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care ofresidents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accreditedSchool of Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure in State of NewYork.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience preferred.

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS

• Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association (AHA), LPN
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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 thannegligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For diseasespecific care programs refer to the program specific requirementsof the department for further specifications on experience andeducational expectations, including continuing educationrequirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospectiveemployee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be consideredfor accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$29.50

• $35.

50

CITY:

Newark

POSTALCODE

14513 The listed base pay range is a good faithrepresentation of current potential base pay for a successful fulltime applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible foradditional pay components. Pay is determined by factors includingexperience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity,location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employeeand/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered foraccommodations.