Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Park Ridge Living Center, Full-Time Nights

Rochester Regional Health

6d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional care to long-term and post-acute care residents at Park Ridge Living Center. The LPN directs and monitors care provided by CNAs and ensures that resident care and documentation are complete and accurate. The role serves residents in the Wegman Cottages or the hospital-connected rehabilitation unit. The listed schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with 40 hours per week and an every-other-weekend requirement.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Current 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 accurately and on time, with required concurrent documentation.
Perform treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols, and document progress.
Maintain concise, pertinent, and complete resident care documentation in the computerized medical record.
Initiate appropriate care pathway tools.
Direct assigned CNAs in providing timely, quality, individualized personal care in accordance with resident 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.