Licensed Practical Nurse- All Shifts

ArchCare • New York, NY

7d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers medications and treatments during the assigned shift according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Working under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse, the LPN provides nursing care to residents on the unit. The role includes evaluating residents’ behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress; documenting medication administration; performing treatments as ordered; communicating findings and medication or treatment concerns to nursing leadership; and coordinating prescribed medications with the pharmacy.

Requirements

• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Education from an accredited LPN school.

Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluate residents’ behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress, and discuss findings with the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Administer and document medications according to established policies and procedures, physician’s orders, and Department of Health regulations.
• Perform treatments according to physician-specific orders and established policies and procedures.
• Discuss the need to discontinue or change a medication or treatment with the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Order prescribed medications and notify the pharmacy of discontinued medications.
• Ensure the accuracy of medications and dosages received from the pharmacy.
• Provide nursing care to residents on the unit under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $20,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed