Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New York required.
Associates degree or diploma in nursing with required clinical experience.
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience, including home health care or long-term care.
Basic first aid and CPR certification mandatory.
Experience in assisted living or care for seniors preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide excellent customer service to residents, families, and visitors.
Coordinate and deliver various nursing care services within LPN scope.
Supervise and manage the care provided by Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Resident Care Aides (RCAs).
Administer medications and support residents with self-administration.
Document all resident care in electronic health records according to best practices.
Participate in staff training and assist with orientation of new team members.
Report significant changes in resident conditions to nursing leadership and providers.
Benefits
Competitive wages with bonus and incentives available.
Flexible shift options to accommodate personal schedules.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
401K match and company-paid time off for full-time employees.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Location: New York, New York Employment Type: Full Time Salary Range: $38.00-$40.00 /Hr. Department: Integrated Care
Key Responsibilities:
Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, family members, responsible persons, and visitors to the residence
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.
Supervise the care provided by HHAs and RCAs to residents.
Manage and administer medications and assist the residents with self-administration of medication.
Maintain positive collaborative relations with residents, families and provider partners
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.
Review and become familiar with each assigned resident's Individualized Service Plan.
Assist in training and orientation of Resident Care staff.
Document care and services provided to residents in the electronic health record using nursing best practices and documentation standards.
Follow all Inspīr policies and procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual
Attend and participate in scheduled in-service programs, training programs and staff meetings.
Assist with scheduling and staffing of Resident Care staff as needed.
Provide coaching and mentoring to Resident Care Team members as needed.
Follow emergency procedures.
Understand and comply with all Inspīr safety practices and procedures.
Participate in health, wellness and lifestyle programs and assist with all aspects of resident care and resident experience as needed
May perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed to practice in the state of New York with one of the following:
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
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
Basic first aid and CPR certification.
Experience in assisted living, post-acute or long-term care setting preferred.
Experience with and/or special interest in working with seniors.
Why You'll Love working for Us:
Competitive wages
Flexible shifts
Growth opportunities
Bonus & incentive programs
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.
