Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Wegman Family Cottages, Per Diem
About The Position
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents at the Transitional Care Center. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and ensure proper documentation and recording. Your leadership supports the CNAs and contributes to resident care. The position is per diem, with a schedule of five shifts per month and zero listed hours per week. Care may be provided in the home-like Wegman Cottages or the hospital-connected rehab unit at Park Ridge Living Center, part of Rochester Regional Health. The posted pay range is $28.51–$34.68; actual pay may vary based on position details, FTE, experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications for the assigned team accurately and on time, with concurrent required documentation.
- Perform treatments and document progress according to physician orders and facility protocol.
- Maintain concise, pertinent, and complete resident care documentation using the computerized medical record process.
- Initiate appropriate care pathway tools.
- Direct assigned CNAs in timely completion of quality, individualized personal care in compliance with residents’ care plans.
- Ensure CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
- Give and receive relevant written and verbal reports with appropriate staff according to departmental protocols.
- Contact physicians, transcribe orders, and follow up with appropriate action to implement orders promptly.
- Monitor residents and report relevant condition changes to the charge nurse, supervisor, and/or physicians in a timely manner.
- Complete pre-reviews of medication administration records according to facility protocols.
- Complete required MDS documentation and related observations in a timely manner.
- Support the CNA team by assisting with residents’ direct activities of daily living care.
Benefits
- Career advancement
- Shift differentials
- Overtime
- Full benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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