Licensed Practical Nurse- All Shifts
ArchCare•New York, NY
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers medications and treatments during the assigned shift according to established medical and nursing care plans. Working under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse, the LPN provides nursing care to residents on the unit and monitors their behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress. The LPN discusses findings with the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse and follows physician orders, established policies and procedures, and Department of Health regulations.
Requirements
- Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
- Education from an accredited LPN school.
Responsibilities
- Administer and document medications according to established policies and procedures, physician orders, and Department of Health regulations.
- Perform treatments according to physician orders and established policies and procedures.
- Monitor residents’ behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress, and discuss findings with the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
- Discuss with the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse the need to discontinue or change a medication or treatment.
- Order prescribed medications and notify the pharmacy of discontinued medications.
- Verify 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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