Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem!

THE LUTHERAN CARE NETWORK•Poughkeepsie, NY

21h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for managing residents’ existing care plans and supervising day-to-day resident care activities during the assigned 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 across day, evening, and night shifts. Shift differentials are offered, including additional differentials for weekend work. The posting also notes that separate full-time and part-time 1199SEIU positions are available.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school for 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, as required by the facility for the health and safety of residents.

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 Certified Nursing Assistants’ 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, and 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, nursing care, monitoring of seriously ill residents as needed, professional development, safety and infection control, equipment and supplies management, and uphold resident rights.
Directly supervise Certified Nursing Assistants in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.