(LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse - New Increased Rates!

Loretto Management Corporation•Auburn, NY

1d•$34 - $35

About The Position

Join The Commons on St. Anthony as a Full Time LPN! The LPN at the Commons on St Anthony provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities performed by other members of the nursing team. The LPN coordinates nursing care delivery to ensure residents’ needs are met in accordance with professional standards of practice through physician orders, policies, and procedures, and federal, state, and local guidelines. Shift: Full Time Nights 11:00pm – 7:30am Pay: $34.20 - $35.31 per hour Plus $2.75 Per Hour - Night Shift Differential Offered! New Increased Rates!!

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and possess a current license with the New York State Board of Nursing.
Basic knowledge of clinical nursing best practices.
Strong patient evaluation skills.
Must be able to function effectively in handling residents while performing procedures and techniques required to assist physicians and professional nursing staff.
Ability to lead, guide, and motivate others.
Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with family members or other support persons while providing care.
Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.

Responsibilities

Assumes team leader role, accepting responsibility and accountability for all resident care on designated team, including providing direct physical nursing care
Assists in resident care coordination
Documents resident care in accordance with Loretto's policies/procedures.
Prepares, administers, and records medications, treatments, and nursing procedures according to Loretto’s policies/procedures.
Demonstrates ability to function as charge nurse by assuming responsibility and accountability for resident care and entire unit functioning in the absence of NM/CC.
Assists in the preparation of the resident for the MD, NP, and PA.
Communicates effectively, professionally, and appropriately with Health Team Members, residents & families.
Works cooperatively within the health care team.
Complies with all Loretto and departmental policies and procedures.
Participates in Loretto's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
Participates in staff development programs to improve skills and to contribute toward the improvement of resident care.