Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN (Community Living Center)

Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to support the Community Living Center at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital located at 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY 10548. Multiple shift schedules are available. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Responsibilities Obtains patient history and patient family history Performs quality control checks and operator maintenance for a variety of patient care equipment Assists in identifying patient needs and implementing the plan of care Documents care given and patient response in the medical record Prepares patient for physical examination Carries out prescribed nurse initiated, nurse practitioner, and physician orders and documents in patient medical record Communicates pertinent patient data to the appropriate provider Possesses knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location Recognizes emergency situations and initiates appropriate resuscitative measures Assists in patient/family education regarding prescribed medications/therapies/diagnostic procedures Assesses patient/family knowledge level, implements plan of instructions, and records patient/family demonstrated level of understanding Ensures content and correctness of prepared reports and signs documents to validate content Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established procedures Responds to telephone inquiries regarding ward services and/or follow-up ancillary reports Assists with ward related administrative tasks Administers oxygen, intravenous fluids, and prescribed medications in accordance with VA policy Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce, in the Veteran population, and in the community Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Graduate of a school of practical or vocational nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and/or accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) at the time the program was completed by the applicant Has been actively practicing as an LPN for at least one year within the past three years Is capable of providing nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients Has and maintains current AHA BLS certification Has no health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of assigned duties Has documented training and skills verification No sponsorship available Physical Requirements Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist Lift up to 20 lbs Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance Push/pull with 30 lbs of force Position Pays: $36 - $41.09/hr All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ansible Government Solutions