Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN )- Long-Term Care (LTC)

WorkFit Medical Staffing • Geneva, NY

5d • Remote

About The Position

WorkFit Medical Staffing is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. This is a travel assignment with opportunities in various locations across New York State. The LPN will be responsible for directing and monitoring the care provided by CNAs, ensuring proper documentation, and leading the CNA team to ensure the best care for patients. The role involves timely and accurate medication administration, performing and documenting treatments, maintaining concise resident care documentation using a computerized medical record, receiving and giving reports, monitoring resident conditions, completing medication administration record pre-reviews, completing MDS documentation, and assisting CNAs with direct resident care (ADLs).

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree