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.
THE FACILITY IS NEWLY RENOVATED & UNDER NEW NURSING LEADERSHIP!
Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, is a160-bed skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility located in Putnam County, New York. We have been trusted by families to care for their loved ones. Putnam Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to maintaining excellence and integrity in all aspects of its operations. We have maintained the highest regard for our mission to provide high quality care to all individuals with respect and compassion through an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on personalized goals in achieving maximum potential and quality of life.
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Position Summary:
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Full-Time or Part-Time Availability LPN provide daily support to the unit leadership & respond appropriately/timely to resident/family needs within the LPN scope of practice LPN will use nursing process, judgment, & skills to set priorities necessary to deliver quality direct resident care & make decisions promoting the safety/quality direct care to resident's LPN perform/administer standard nursing treatments and/or medications & observes resident for desired or unwanted effects LPN communicates & collaborate with appropriate member(s) within the care team to revise/update the Nursing Care Plan or any pertinent findings including lab/test results, incidents, &/or concerns LPN monitors & documents vitals, treatments administered, & residents' responses Prepare, organize, oversee, monitor, & evaluate delivery of care of resident CNA assignments & activities, considering the category of needs & competency of personnel Requirements Graduate of an approved school of Nursing Licensed & currently registered in good standing in New York as an LPN Dedicated to providing extraordinary, clinically sound, & compassionate care Must possess a spirit of cooperation, caring & enthusiasm to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation & optimal resident health Genuinely interested in helping ill, injured, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, & sometimes challenging residents Have excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills Work well under pressure & willing to work harmoniously with all staff Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but
NOT MANDATED
; we continue to offer
COVID-19
vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling 845.878.3241 and ask to speak to the HR Dept. or email us at HR@putnamrehab.com. •
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