Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), RRH Unity Living Center (Full-Time, Evenings)

About the role

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Requirements

• One year experience preferred.
• EDUCATION:
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
• PAY RANGE:
• $28.51 - $34.68
• CITY:
• Rochester
• POSTAL CODE:
• 14611

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Department: Ventilator Unit, Long Term Care Location: Unity Living Center, 89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Evenings , 3:00pm -11:30pm, rotating weekends Work where nursing excellence is recognized and employees are supported every step of the way. Unity Living Center offers: A strong benefits package, including a pension plan A clear clinical career advancement ladder (CNA → LPN → RN → Nurse Leadership) 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement Generous shift differentials ($1.50-$4.00 per hour) Overtime pay Tuition and student loan assistance Grow your nursing career in an environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is fully supported every step of the way.

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