LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse | FT/PT 3p-11p

Cobble Hill LifeCare•New York, NY

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Cobble Hill is currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team! Schedules Available: FT/PT 3p-11p | FT/PT 11p-7a. The LPN plays an integral role in helping us to achieve our vision: to consistently exceed expectations and set the standard for excellence in residential and community care. Cobble Hill Health Center is a not-for-profit long- and short-term care facility providing services to the disabled and elderly for over 40 years.

Requirements

Active LPN license in the State of New York.
CPR certification
Have the ability to observe and identify the resident's needs, report to the RN/Supervisor and collaborate with the RN in making clinical decisions
Prioritize and coordinate activities of the nursing unit
Be an excellent problem solver and have strong decision-making skills
Have demonstrated leadership abilities

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a skilled nursing facility
Experience with SigmaCare

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to patients as assigned.
Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.
Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Reinforce supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.
Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.
Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Observes and reports patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s).
Records on patient charts observation of patient's responses to nursing care rendered.
Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.
Assists with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned.