Job Description
Job Description
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Location: New Rochelle
Facility Type: Long Term Care
Schedule:
- Weekend schedule
- Can opt to work every weekend or every other weekend.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team in a Long Term Care setting. The LPN will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and document patient admission information, including medical history and insurance details
- Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering comprehensive nursing care
- Record and monitor vital signs and other health indicators
- Prepare patients for medical examinations and collect test samples
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed
- Treat and dress wounds and bedsores
- Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as needed
- Support patients with personal hygiene and dressing
- Monitor and document food and fluid intake and output
Requirements:Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) should be knowledgeable and proficient in using the Point Click Care system.
Licenses / Certifications
- Current and valid New York State LPN license
- Up-to-date medical clearance, including COVID-19 vaccination
- BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
Experience Needed
- Minimum 3 months of experience in a Long Term Care setting preferred
- Understanding patient needs and providing comfort, which enhances trust and patient satisfaction
- Effectively interacting with patients, families, and healthcare teams to relay important information and provide emotional support
- Assessing patient conditions, prioritizing care, and making quick decisions, especially in emergencies
- Adjusting to changing patient needs, healthcare protocols, and dynamic work environments
- Coordinating with nurses, doctors, and nursing assistants, and sometimes overseeing support staff
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