Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Loretto•City of Syracuse, NY

2d•$34 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Join Loretto Health and Rehabilitation as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! Loretto Health and Rehabilitation is currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for our Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Center. This facility is comprised of the Cunningham building, a 13-floor, 487-bed long-term care skilled nursing facility, and Fahey Rehab, a 96-bed short-term residential rehabilitation program that serves adults and is the largest in Central New York.

Requirements

Active LPN license in NYS
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Excellent Communication skills
Ability to work under supervision, knows limits of job description and learn skills as required

Responsibilities

Assumes team leader role, accepting responsibility and accountability for all resident care on designated team, including providing direct physical nursing care.
Performs resident care according to policy/procedure and standards as delegated by the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator, RN, or Charge Nurse
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base when performing resident care
Provides for the emotional & physical comfort and safety of the resident, family, &/or caregiver
Observes residents for specific signs/symptoms as instructed by NM, CC, or RN
Observes for changes in clinical or functional status, and reports changes to NM, CC, or Supervisor in a timely manner
Assists residents with ADLs and any special care needs as indicated by NM, CC, RN, or Charge Nurse for which they are properly educated and trained
Recognizes and responds to emergent situations efficiently and effectively by managing self, residents, staff, and others appropriately