LPN

Catholic Health•Sayville, NY

202d•$32 - $40

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse, under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse, administers routine services in caring for sub-acute, chronic and convalescent adult/geriatric residents. This care is rendered in accordance with established policies and procedures. To provide necessary nursing care for the residents of this facility in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Goals of Catholic Health Services of Long Island.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Licensed as an LPN in New York State
Licensed as an LPN in New York State
Basic computer skills
Previous experience preferred. Knowledge of safety and infection control policies. Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred. CPR Certified

Responsibilities

Employee aids in the orientation of new employees
Practices within the LPN scope of practice
Identifies and reports change in resident status to RN in a timely manner
Performs and is knowledgeable of vital signs, medication administration, monitoring lab values, care of resident pre/post procedure, geriatric competency, hospice care, pain mgmt., resident safety, restraints, isolation precautions/PPE, admission and discharge of patients/residents
Employee is able to provide written and verbal educational material to residents/patients/families, and documents education as per policy
Updates/implements resident plans of care appropriately
Transcribes and documents physician orders accurately using computer order entry system
Accurately reconciles medications upon admission and discharge of resident
Participates in resident feeding and oversees dining areas as assigned