Assisted Living Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

FlexStaff • Village of New Hyde Park, NY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced LPN to work for one of our external clients to work for their Assisted Living facility located in Staten Island, NY. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 8:00pm. In this role you will be responsible for providing medical treatment, first aid, emergency care and medications, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• License and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York
• Valid New York State Driver’s License and maintain it in good standing
• CPR

Responsibilities

• Provides health care to individuals receiving services as instructed by registered nurse.
• Provides direct hygiene and health instruction to individuals receiving services and families as required.
• Provides first aid to persons in need of immediate care, with referral to registered nurse or outside emergency services as necessary.
• Interacts with a interdisciplinary team and is responsible for assisting Registered Nurse in coordinating following through on provisions of health care services for assigned residences.
• Keeps progress notes under supervision of registered nurse for each client and summarizes for quarterly, semi-annual and annual reviews.
• Assists physicians in medical examinations as needed.
• Schedules appointments and follows up on physicians’ recommendations.
• Keeps up to date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents and other pertinent data via progress notes.
• Administers medications when appropriate. Supervises storage of medications and assists in oversight and ordering of medications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees