Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Tryfacta is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our client in Jamaica, NY 11434. This is a 2 year assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Location: Jamaica, NY 11434 Duration: 2 year Work Schedule: Morning: 7:30 am to 4:00pm / Evening 3:30pm - 12:00am / Night : 11:30pm to 8AM

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• LPN Tasks and Duties in the Facility (Provide care and service to minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 Veterans) Supervise C.N.A in Resident Care Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance as needed. Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the RN or physician. Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, ensuring safety and use of assertive devices. Clinical Responsibilities Perform vital signs, weight checks, and assist C.N.A with ADL care such as feeding weight measurement Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable, inhaled) as prescribed and document accurately. Provide wound care, including dressing changes, skin assessments, and preventive skin care. Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum, blood via finger stick) for lab testing. Monitor and report lab values and diagnostic results to the RN or physician. Insert, maintain, and monitor urinary catheters, IVs (depending on state regulations), and feeding tubes. Administer oxygen therapy and monitor residents on oxygen. Communication & Documentation Document all care provided, observations, and resident changes in the medical record promptly

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Communicate effectively with the RN, & Providers, residents, and designated representative within scope of LPN Report resident status changes of change in condition immediately to the supervising RN or physician. Participate in shift hand off reports to ensure continuity of care. Supervision & Delegation Supervise and direct CNAs in daily resident care tasks. Ensure CNAs follow care plans and report concerns. Perform skin observation during shower and pre/post dialysis report and document any abnormality to RN Provide feedback, support, and guidance to C.N.As Care Planning Assist in reviewing, and updating resident care plans under RN supervision. Participate in care conferences with interdisciplinary team members. Implement interventions in accordance with care plans and physician orders. Emergency Response Recognize and respond promptly to medical emergencies with RN prompt notification for assessment (falls, seizures, cardiac/respiratory distress). Assist in Perform CPR and first aid as required. Resident Advocacy & Support Promote dignity, respect, and resident rights in all care activities. Provide emotional support to residents and families. Educate residents and families about health needs, medications, and care routines (within LPN scope)
• LPN Active License for NYS

#HLT123 Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.