Licensed Practical Nurse

GreenField Health and Rehabilitation - Lancaster, NY 14086

Overview

Salary Range

$28.25 - $33.00 Hourly

Level

Entry

Position Type

Full-Time/Part-Time

2 Year Degree

Category

Health Care

Description

630am-7pm, 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, 630pm-7am

Sign on Bonus Up To $7500

Employees are an important part of life at The GreenFields! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to designated residents under the direction of a registered nurse. Coordinates and supports the activities of the certified nurse assistants and actively participates in the direct care of the resident, by following the specific approaches as stated in the plan of care.

We strive to be an employer of choice:

• Competitive wages, pay based on experience, shift differential
• Referral Bonus Plan & other types of Incentives
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, based on FT/PT status
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with employer match
• Pay in Lieu of Benefits options for LPN's
• Premier Third Party Child Daycare Onsite
• Free Access to Employee Wellness Center/Gym
• Free Parking
• Eligibility for certain benefits aligns with employment status

Key Responsibilities:

• Receives report from nurse going off duty.
• Evaluates and assigns resident care based on resident need. Schedules and prepares paraprofessionals’ assignments, if needed and supervises same.
• Inventories controlled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift and follows established policies and procedures.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments. Reorders medications and treatment supplies as needed for assigned team.
• Performs ROM exercises for assigned residents in the absence of the Rehab Aide. Assures nursing rehab has occurred as indicated and is documented.
• Assess residents' condition daily. Reports changes in condition to Coordinator/ Supervisor including, but not limited to, reaction/effectiveness of medication and treatments, changes in physical or mental status, or significant incidents. Documents all such findings, completes incident reports and updates care plans, as needed.
• Maintains residents medical record according to facility policy. To include, but not limited to, medication and treatments given, I&O, vital signs, tests weights, physical, mental, and emotional status and completion of weekly skin assessments on a daily basis.
• Instructs, assists, and supervises nursing assistants in rendering nursing care on the unit. Maintains ongoing communication with nursing assistants throughout the shift and receives end-of-shift report from same. Assesses completion of the nursing assistant assignments and appropriate documentation on the restraint sheets, toileting sheets and BM records. Makes periodic rounds during shift and reports significant problems to coordinator or supervisor.
• Admits and orients new residents to the unit by completing initial assessment of residents’ condition, skin, care needs, etc. and documents such utilizing the nursing assessment form. Assists in initiating the resident plan of care.
• Completes other required documentation ie: tube feeding flow sheet, glucometer records etc.
• Supervises dining areas and assists with feeding residents. Completes Meal Acceptance Sheet daily. Supervises nourishment pass and documentation.
• Answers resident call lights to determine resident needs and performs the service or directs them to a paraprofessional for performance of service.
• Accompanies physicians on rounds and assists with exams and treatments, when necessary. Receives and transcribes physician orders. Completes nightly medication checks (11-7 nurse).
• Requisitions supplies, equipment, linen, etc. to meet unit needs. Checks to see that the unit is clean and functioning properly. Maintains equipment according to established policy and procedure.
• Checks in pharmacy order for unit, if necessary.
• Completes 24-hour report.
• Gives report at end of shift, if required.
• In case of fire/disaster or fire/disaster drill, assures that the safety of residents and staff is maintained and that the fire/disaster procedures are properly carried out.
• Participates in employee evaluations, recommends, or initiates disciplinary action according to the progressive discipline policy established by Niagara Lutheran Health System.
• May assume responsibilities of nurse in charge under the supervision of the registered nurse supervisor.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures of Niagara Lutheran Health System. Eliminate per below (standard policy sign off).
• Assists in the orientation of new staff.
• May be designated as charge nurse on the 3-11 or 11-7 shift assuming responsibility for overall management of nursing unit under the supervision of the RN supervisor.
• May perform other duties as directed by the nurse in charge, coordinator, or supervisor.
• Always adheres to dress code policy. Eliminate? This is standard based on policy
• Always adheres to time and attendance policy. Eliminate? This is a standard based on policy
• Practices safe work habits and follows all safety procedures of the facility.
• Assures the safety, security, and wellbeing of our residents.

Working Conditions:

• Strenuous positions: pushing, lifting residents, on feet most of the day
• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions: odors, communicable diseases, infections, injuries from residents or equipment

Other Requirements:

• Acute sense of responsibility, integrity and loyalty.
• Ability to deal with residents under all conditions.
• Sincere desire to work with the aging and infirm.
• Ability to anticipate moods and needs of geriatric residents.
• Compassion and patience essential.
• Pleasant, cheerful, level-headed, courteous when handling residents, relatives and co-workers.
• Ability to function in a professional manner during emergency situations.
• Ability to treat resident information as confidential.
• Ability to cooperate with other personnel and to supervise when necessary.
• Neat, well-groomed appearance.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Must have the physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must submit to and pass a yearly examination, PPD skin test and attend all mandatory in-services.
• Must have the ability to push, pull and bend throughout the day.

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Qualifications

• Experience preferred in geriatric, medical and surgical nursing
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current registration in New York State is required.
• LPN's must have CPR training. RNs must be BLS or CPR certified.

EOE Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.