Licensed Practical Nurse

Archcare • Staten Island, NY

76d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a crucial role in the healthcare team, responsible for the administration of medications and treatments as per the established medical and nursing care plan. The LPN works under the supervision of the Head/Charge Nurse to ensure that all residents receive optimal nursing care. This position requires continuous evaluation of residents' behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress, with findings discussed with the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse. The LPN must adhere to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations while performing their duties.

Responsibilities

• The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan.
• Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit.
• Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.
• Performs all treatments according to physician's specific order and established policies and procedures.
• Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
• Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees