Licensed Practical Nurse

Role: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Vestal, NY

Duration: 3+ Months

Interview: MS Teams / In Person

Shift Hours: Evenings 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

·       Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals;

·       Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;

·       Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;

·       Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;

·       Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident''s condition;

·       Updates the care plan as needed;

·       Carries out therapeutic treatments;

·       Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I.V.) to residents, observing for side effects and effectiveness;

·       Secures/accounts for control drugs;

·       Maintains nursing care and administrative records and reports;

·       Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSON CHARACTERISTICS:

·       Working knowledge of current nursing practice;

·       Skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of resident care;

·       Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

·       Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;

·       Dependability, resourcefulness, good observation skills and professionalism;

·       Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g., suction machine, oxygen units, vaporizer);

·       Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports;

·       Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·       A) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; or

·       B) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and a limited permit * to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Possession of license within six months of appointment.

·       All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

REQUIREMENTS:

·       DL or SSN are mandatory at the time of submission

·       3 days of orientation will be required.