Job DescriptionPosition OverviewType of Position: Travel
Description:
LPN - Full Time | Days & Evenings | Penn Yan, NYShift Details
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- Days and Evenings (shifts will be scheduled as needed)
- 5x8 schedule per week
- Every other weekend (EOW) required
- Holiday coverage required
Required Qualifications
- New York State LPN Licensure
- BLS certification (AHA or RQI only)
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN
- High School Diploma or GED
Position Overview
- Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span
- Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
- Provides care for adult and geriatric patient groups
Job FunctionsActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Resident ADL needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment
- Includes hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc.
- Documentation completed per protocol
Environment & Safety
- Resident environment and safety to be maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures
- Includes answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention
- Appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment
- Documentation completed per protocol
Nutritional Needs
- Resident nutritional needs will be met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures
- Includes meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc.
- Resident preferences and choices shall be honored
- Documentation completed per protocol
Rehabilitative Needs
- Resident rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures
- Includes range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices
- Documentation completed per protocol
Resident Rights & Reporting
- Resident rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures
- Changes in resident physical, emotional, and psychosocial status are identified and reported to Charge Nurse promptly
Occupational Exposure
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated
- Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues
Required Skills & Experience
- One (1) year of experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) or CNA capacity required
Work Location
- Penn Yan, NY
- Department: Nursing
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