Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem!

Lutheran Care Center at Concord Village•Poughkeepsie, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse manages residents’ existing care plans and supervises day-to-day resident care activities during the shift. Care management and supervisory duties must be performed in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures. This is a per-diem position with openings on day, evening, and night shifts, including weekend differentials.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school in Nursing.
At least one year of long-term care or acute care experience.
Valid New York State LPN license.
CPR certification.
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day resident care activities.
Ensure daily licensed nursing functions comply with state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.
Coordinate resident care services with other facility departments to maintain residents’ total regimen.
Report resident needs to the next-shift RN Supervisor.
Supervise CNAs’ delivery of care and implementation of the standard of care.
Report ongoing trends to the Clinical Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and care plans as needed.
Attend care plan meetings as needed.
Meet with interdisciplinary team members as needed to plan and coordinate shift services and programs.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
Perform charting and documentation, drug administration, and nursing care functions.
Monitor seriously ill residents as needed.
Carry out professional development, safety and infection control, equipment and supplies, and resident-rights functions.
Directly supervise Certified Nursing Assistant employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Plan, assign, and direct work; address complaints and resolve problems.