Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Wegman Family Cottages, Part-Time Evenings
About The Position
As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Park Ridge Living Center’s Wegman Family Cottages, you will provide professional care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and ensure that care and documentation are completed appropriately. The role supports care in a home-like cottage setting or a hospital-connected rehabilitation unit. This part-time position is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., includes an every-other-weekend requirement, and is listed as 20 hours per week. Park Ridge Living Center is part of Rochester Regional Health and is described as a CMS 5-Star facility recognized five times as one of the Best Nursing Homes in America.
Requirements
- Graduate of 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 to the assigned team’s residents accurately and on time, completing 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 providing timely, quality, individualized personal care in accordance with residents’ care plans.
- Ensure CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
- Receive and provide relevant written and verbal reports to appropriate staff according to departmental protocols.
- Contact physicians, transcribe orders, and follow up to ensure orders are implemented promptly.
- Monitor residents and report relevant changes in condition 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 opportunities
- Shift differentials
- Overtime
- Full benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
