Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…

Life. Inspired Every Day. 

 
Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem or Casual  

Days, Evenings and Nights - Every other weekend 

Pay Range: $29.00 - 35.20 /  Hourly  (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position.)  

We offer a generous pay differential for evenings, nights. and weekends. 

** Must be a current practicing LPN for 1 year to be considered for Per Diem or Casual** 

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Exhibits knowledge and proper application of established policies and procedures.
• Provides information for the development of nursing care plans.
• Observes and monitors residents’ health status and communicates significant findings to the registered nurse.
• Safely performs therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures and treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Follows established care plan.
• Participates in quality assurance programs and infection prevention as required.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and on all shifts, assists with supervision and direction of non-professional nursing staff. 
• Be familiar and accountable for all medication policies and procedures.
• Administers medication per policy and procedure.
• Reorders medication per the pharmacy procedures.
• Exhibits knowledge of desired/untoward effects of administered medications.
• Observes residents for reaction to medications, reporting and documenting effectiveness.
• Follows established documentation procedures.
• Completes exception report, bowel record at the end of shift; hands off any pending issues. 
• Be familiar with documentation requirements specific to MDS and resident needs.
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner. Monitors usage regularly.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Documents all incidents/accidents per policy.
• Be familiar with established emergency procedures.
• Be courteous and polite to all encountered.
• Addresses residents by name
• Responds to resident needs as soon as possible.
• Refers issues/problems to Registered Nurse Manager/supervisor or designee.
• Assists with orientation of new nurses on the unit. 
• Reports off to other team leader or nursing leadership when leaving the unit. 
• Ensures residents get to scheduled activities/therapy on time. 
• As needed, floats to aid with staffing needs of the nursing department.
• Follows dress code per facility policies. 
• Provides assistance to co-workers as needed. 
• Answers call lights/unit phone in unit secretary’s absence.

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current NYS practical nurse licensure.
• Adult CPR Certified from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Minimum one year clinical experience, preferably in gerontology.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must have effective social and communication skills, need to be flexible and willing to adapt to change. 
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and the general public.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.