Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem

Job Description

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Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: New York, New York
Employment Type: Per Diem
Salary Range:  $38.00-$40.00 /Hr.
Department: Integrated Care

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About Us:
\n Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

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Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.  We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.  As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking Staff Accountants to become part of our family.  We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors to the residence
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• Coordinate and deliver nursing care to residents within the scope of an LPN, including but not limited to catheter care, wound care, dressing changes, nebulizer treatments, ostomy care, and management of medical equipment; medication management including administration of oral medications, injections or PRN medications.
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• Supervise the care provided by HHAs and RCAs to residents.
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• Manage and administer medications and assist the residents with self-administration of medication.
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• Maintain positive collaborative relations with residents, families and provider partners
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• Report any observed significant incidents and/or changes in the resident’s condition to Nursing Leadership (Charge RN in the Residence), Primary Care Provider and family as indicated.
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• Review and become familiar with each assigned resident’s Individualized Service Plan.
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• Assist in training and orientation of Resident Care staff.
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• Document care and services provided to residents in the electronic health record using nursing best practices and documentation standards.
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• Follow all Inspīr policies and procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual
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• Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and staff meetings.
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• Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Care staff as needed.
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• Provide coaching and mentoring to Resident Care Team members as needed.
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• Follow emergency procedures.
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• Understand and comply with all Inspīr safety practices and procedures.
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• Participate in health, wellness and lifestyle programs and assist with all aspects of resident care and resident experience as needed
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• May perform other duties as assigned.
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Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

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• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to practice in the state of New York with one of the following:
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• Associates degree and a minimum of two (2) years of full time, or the equivalent of full time, clinical experience in nursing, at least one (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or community health program that included care of the sick at home
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• A diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least four (4) years of full-time, or the equivalent of full-time, clinical experience in nursing within the past ten (10) years, at least one (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or community health program that included care of the sick at home
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• Basic first aid and CPR certification.
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• Experience in assisted living, post-acute or long-term care setting preferred.
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• Experience with and/or special interest in working with seniors.
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Why You'll Love working for Us: 

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• Competitive wages
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• Flexible shifts
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• Growth opportunities
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• Bonus & incentive programs
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• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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