Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN
Company: Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Location: Croton On Hudson
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: EXCELLENT 1199 UNION BENEFITS GREAT TEAM NEW GRADS
WELCOME SCHEDULES:Part TimeFull TimePer DiemSHIFTS:Availability on
Day Shift, Evening Shift, or Night Shift!BENEFITS: ASK ABOUT
ELIGIBILITY!EXCELLENT 1199 SEIU UNION BENEFIT PACKAGE! INCLUDING
HEALTH BENEFITS COMPETITIVE PAY, SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS, & SCHEDULED
PAY RAISESPAID OUT FOR UNUSED SICK TIMEBONUS OPPORTUNITIES-
REFERRAL BONUS, ETC.GREAT WORKING CULTUREGENEROUS PAID TIME OFF
(VACATION, SICK, HOLIDAY, PERSONAL, ETC.)UNIFORM ALLOWANCEGREAT
TEAMWORK ENVIRONMENTOPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER GROWTH & ADVANCEMENTAND
MUCH MORE!JOB SUMMARY:Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care, a
192-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Croton-on-Hudson, NY
has an opening for LPN's. Sky View serves as your bridge between
hospital and home, spanning the gap from recovery to community
reentry. Our luxurious and hotel-like environment is the ideal
setting for those in need of Post Acute Rehabilitation or Long-Term
Care. Our team of highly skilled physical, occupational, speech,
and respiratory therapists really care and work together to create
an individualized therapy plan that helps you reach your highest
level of functioning in as short an amount of time as possible -
preparing for your eventual return home.The role of the Licensed
Practical Nurse is to provide day to day support to the Unit
Manager/Charge Nurse/Supervisor, respond appropriately to
resident/family needs within the scope of practice and organizes
and oversees the assigned unit activities and staff
assignments.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: During your shift you
may be required to perform some or all the following:1. Utilize the
nursing process in the care of designated Residents.Assure
Assessment/Data Collection Documents clinical data on all assigned
Residents per regulations.Report findings of ongoing changes
/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor or Nurse
Manager.Demonstrate knowledge of basic lab/test
collections.Planning: Collaborate with RN/Interdisciplinary Team to
revise/update the Nursing Care Plan.Implementation: Deliver direct
Resident care consistent with the policies and procedures of the
Facility. Demonstrate skills necessary to deliver direct resident
care. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with
policy and procedure. Deliver care incompliance with Resident's
Rights and federal/state regulations.2. Respond appropriately to
Resident/Family needs within the scope of practice.Identify
Resident/Family responses and notifies designate RN in timely
manner. If appropriate, consult with other members of the health
care team.Monitor and document vital signs, treatments administered
and Residents' responses.Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and
procedures.LPN may not flush Picc lines, subclavian lines, implant
ports or change dressings or draw blood from any of these lines.3.
Ensure the safety of all Residents in accordance with
Facility/Nursing policy and procedure.Prepare Resident assignments
for Certified Nursing Assistants, considering the category of needs
of the Resident and competency of personnel.Maintain equipment on
unit and reports malfunctioning promptly.Adhere to fire plan,
disaster plan and other safety plans established.Address and
communicate lab results, test results to RN supervisor, unit
manager and MD.Communicate Residents' incidents and concerns to RN
supervisor unit manager and MD.4. Demonstrate effective
interpersonal skills necessary to ensure quality patient
care.Interact with Residents, Families, and colleagues in a
courteous and professional manner.Always maintain Resident privacy
and confidentiality.Demonstrate an awareness of Resident's rights
and reports any concerns.5. Organize and supervise assigned unit
activities and staff assignments.Provide a Nursing Assistant
assignment for each CNA on his/her team. Communicate to CNA
pertinent resident care needs.Monitor and evaluate the flow of
activity and delivery of patient care provided by the CNA's
(turning and positioning, mealtimes, bathing, etc.).Assure CNA
documentation records (ADL's BM, Meal intake, etc) are completed.
Communicate to Charge Nurse/Unit Manager and other member of the
care team any pertinent resident findings.Assist in providing
educational needs of staff. Communicate education needs for
follow-up to Charge Nurse/Unit Manager/In-Service Director.6.
Recognize job relationships/demonstrate a willingness to function
within Nursing Home Structure.Utilize appropriate lines of
authority and methods of communication in problem solving.Refer
problems, which are beyond the scope of LPN authority, ability, and
legal practice to the Registered Professional
Nurse/Administration.7. Demonstrate accountability in professional
practice developmentAttend scheduled facility in-service
programs.Meet annual mandatory in-service requirements, including
but not limited to CPR, IV course/ recertification, Infection
Control etc.8. Demonstrate accountability in practice to Residents,
family, colleagues, and the facility.Adhere to established
professional Dress Code.Is punctual and/or provides proper
notification for lateness or absenteeism.Utilize benefit time
appropriately.Utilize facility resources in an efficient,
cost-efficient manner.Demonstrate an understanding of department
priorities related to patient needs.When necessary, work a flexible
schedule to provide continuity of care for all patients.Assist
other staff members in completion of their duties.Orient new
Nursing personnel as assigned.9. Ensure all HIPAA requirements are
adhered to.10. Follow all facility policies and procedures.11.
Perform other related duties as required and
assigned.Requirements:Education:Must be a graduate of an approved
school of Nursing.Licensed and currently registered in good
standing in New York State as Licensed Practical Nurse.Work
Experience:Previous experience with geriatric patients is
desirable.Job Knowledge/Requirements:Must have a sincere desire to
work with the elderly, chronically ill, and
disabled.Pharmacological background in theory and supervised
clinical experience with medications.Thorough knowledge of
principles and methods involved in handling of sterile/clean
materials and daily hygienic care of residents. Preventing spread
of disease by proper disposal of infected material and cleaning of
equipment.First aid assistance in emergencies, must utilize good
judgment in emergency situations.Must have a thorough knowledge of
medical, social, and psychological needs of patients.Must possess a
spirit of cooperation, caring and enthusiasm in order to create an
atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation, optimal health and
growth.ADA Requirements:Candidate will have the physical ability to
perform job related duties, which may require lifting, bending,
stooping, stretching, pulling and pushing up to 50lbs or more as
needed.EEO Statement:SKYVIEW REHABILIATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is
committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment
practices, including but not limited to recruitment, selection,
hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified
applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, creed,
natural origin, sex, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital/familial status, civil
union/domestic partnership status, veteran/military status, genetic
information, predisposing genetic characteristics, handicap, actual
or perceived disability, pregnancy, status as a victim of domestic
violence, stalking, or sex offences, or any other category
protected by applicable law. All such employment decisions will be
made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. In
order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to
all individuals, employment decisions at SKYVIEW REHABILIATION &
HEALTHCARE CENTER will be based on merit, qualifications, and
abilities.For SEO Purposes Only: medication, med nurse, med cart,
charge, overnight, unit, nurse, nursing, rehabilitation, rehab,
registered, ratio
Keywords: Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Yonkers , Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Other , Croton On Hudson, New York
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