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Rochester Regional Health
LPN Staff I - Long Term Care/Transitional (PT/Nights)
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$69,336 / year median in New Jersey
+13% projected growth
Job Description
JOB ID:
REQ_241899Description Job Title :
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Department :
Long Term Care Location :
DeMay Hours Per Week :
24Schedule :
Nights, Every other weekend Grow your nursing career with competitive pay, shift differentials, overtime at timeandahalf, and strong benefits — including a PENSION. At DeMay Living Center, you'll expand your clinical skills across longterm care, dementia care, neurobehavioral, and a rehab unit that mirrors medsurg. We invest in your future with tuition assistance and advancement pathways from LPN RN leadership, giving you room to grow while delivering exceptional care. SUMMARY As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.Key Responsibilities :
Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation. Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol. Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools. Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete. Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols. Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner. Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner. Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols. Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner. Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.Minimum Qualifications :
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. 1 year experience preferred. Required Licensure /Certification Skills :
Current licensure in the State of New York.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Moderate- Clinical
- Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse
- NYS Office of Professions BLS
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE
$30.31- $36.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Dental Insurance