Job Title: LPN - ElderOne
Location: North Park
Hours Per Week: Part Time 24 hours
Schedule: Day/Evenings
SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
* Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
* Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
* Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
* Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
* Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
* Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
* Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
* Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent required.
* One year experience working with frail elderly population required.
* Current licensure in the State of New York
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills highly desired.
* 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
* LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
* BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
PAY RANGE:
$27.75 - $33.75
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