Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Facility Type: SNF/LTC Location: Waterloo, NY 13165 Term: contract 20-26 weeks Shift: 8 hrs All Shifts available (Five days in a week that includes every weekend) Pay rate: $42/hr on W2 Pay Period: Weekly Start: ASAP

Required:

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse.
• Min 1 -2 year of (LPN) experience in rehab or skilled nursing facility will be preferred.
• Must work every other weekend.

Responsibilities:

• Collects data relevant to resident's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to RN and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Contributes to the creation of a developmentally age appropriate and culturally relevant plan of resident care reflecting nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes involving the resident/family and healthcare team in this process while promoting a healthy, safe environment.
• Recommends revisions to the plan of care, after evaluation of resident outcomes and indicates the need for referrals to ensure all aspects of the resident's care have been addressed.
• Collaborates with the resident/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice assuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in Nursing Practice.
• Participates in the mentoring/orientation of staff.
• Considers factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning in delivery of care.
• Under the direction of the RN, provides leadership in the professional practice setting. Demonstrates knowledge and competency.