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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Company: Inficare
Location: Vestal
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Position Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Address: 3700 Vestal Rd, NY Vestal NY, 13850

Shift hours: days 6:45am-3:15pm, evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am

Bill rate: $55/Hour

Client: Broome County-Temporary Staffing Services for Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Facility Name: Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involvesresponsibility 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.

Keywords: Inficare, Binghamton , LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Healthcare , Vestal, New York

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