Staff Nurse (LPN) Full Time 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Purchase, NY $32

• $38 an hour
• Full-time Broadview at Purchase College 7 reviews $32
• $38 an hour
• Full-time Broadview at Purchase College

GENERAL SUMMARY

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be

SAGE CARE

certified, and all employees will be provided with

SAGE CARE

training. Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation, and emergency calls as indicated. Full Time Evening Shift

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

Essential Job Duties:

1. Administers medications per physicians' orders. 2. Complete vitals including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure 3. Administers treatments, including, but not limited to: simple dressings, catheterization, suctioning, oxygen, etc. 4. Call physicians to facilitate medication orders, supplies, etc 5. Order all medication and process new physician orders 6. Assists in direct resident care as necessary. 7. Maintains accurate documentation of medication administered and care rendered. 8. Ensure narcotic counts are accurate at the beginning and end of shift. 9. Receive and give end of shift report to oncoming shift. 10. Provide report to Quality-of-Life Specialist 11. Call residents emergency contact person when necessary. The salary range for this opportunity is $32.00

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Other Duties:

1. Assists in admission and discharge procedures. 2. Responds to resident emergency call system as indicated. 3. Makes rounds with physicians and transcribes orders, as needed. 4. Keeps physician and family aware of change in resident's condition. 5. Maintains the self-respect, personal dignity, and physical safety of each patient. 6. Assures continuity of services and care. 7. Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. 8. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor. 9. Other duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor and/or Health Services Director

HOSPITALITY FOCUS

Broadview at Purchase College fully embraces a culture of hospitality and implements Extraordinary Impressions. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests: 1. We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile. 2. We treat everyone with courteous respect. 3. We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly. 4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. 5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. 6. We embrace and value our differences. 7. We make residents, employees and guests feel important. 8. We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" 9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. 10. We pay attention to details.

WELLNESS FOCUS

The Community employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents' wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current NYS RN or LPN License. 2. CPR Certification 3. At least two (2) years nursing experience. Geriatric involvement preferable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for up to 70% of the workday; must be able to lift, transfer, turn and position residents weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally. May be exposed to communicable diseases including the HIV and HBV viruses. Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.