Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

ArchCare • New York, NY

1d

About The Position

The LPN is responsible for the administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. They work under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit. The LPN continuously evaluates the behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress of residents and discusses findings with the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse. They administer and document all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations. The LPN performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures. They discuss the need to discontinue or change a medication or treatment with the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse. Additionally, the LPN orders prescribed medications, notifies the pharmacy of discontinued medications, and ensures the accuracy of medications and dosages when received from the pharmacy.

Requirements

• Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse
• Graduation from an Accredited LPN School

Responsibilities

• Administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan.
• Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit.
• Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
• Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
• Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees