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Community Wellness Partners

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Oswego, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current L.P.N. Licensed In New York StateCPR Certification

Job overview

Community Wellness Partners is hiring a LPN. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works closely with the Registered Nurse (RN) to ensure continuity of registrant care, delivering care as directed by the RN. Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, supervising Resident Care Associates, assisting in emergency care, and maintaining confidentiality of registrant information. The LPN also assists with orientation and evaluation of registrant needs.

Key focus areas include Work closely with the RN in all aspects of registrant care, Deliver care as directed by the RN, and Administer medications and chart them in appropriate places.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Nursing School, LPN License New York, and CPR Certification. Important skills include Administer Medications, Charting, Perform Treatments, Supervise Others, Check Medication/Treatment Supplies, and Reorder Supplies. Preferred (not required): Instruct Others, Willingness To Learn, Well-Groomed, and Courteous.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administer MedicationsChartingPerform TreatmentsSupervise OthersInstruct OthersCheck Medication/Treatment SuppliesReorder SuppliesCarry Out ADHC AdministrationCarry Out Registrant Care DutiesMonitor ADHC Staff ComplianceAssist in Emergency CareGive Accurate ReportsReceive ReportsTranscribe Physician's OrdersComplete FormsAssist With OrientationAssist With Evaluation of Registrant's NeedsReview Registrant's Medical HistoryReview Registrant's Social HistoryMonitor Registrant's MealtimesDirect Unit CleaningAssist Unit CleaningCare of SuppliesCare of EquipmentCare of AppliancesMaintenance of Controlled SubstancesClean Medication RoomAssist Activities StaffSupervise RCA'sAssist RCA's in Care AreasGive Report to RCA'sHandle Difficulties and ProblemsInsure Weights and Vital Signs Are TakenVerify Information on Consultation SheetOrder Early Meal TraysAssist With Paperwork for Emergency CareReport Accidents/IncidentsReport Medication ErrorsMaintain ConfidentialityParticipate in Quality Assurance ProgramAssist RCA's With Registrant CareUnderstand Special Needs of Geriatric RegistrantsWillingness to LearnProfessional Supervision and InstructionWell-GroomedCourteousTactfulPatientKindPleasant

Qualifications

Graduate of an Approved School of NursingCurrent L.P.N. Licensed in New York StateCPR CertificationAvailable to Work More Than Eight Hours Per DayAvailable to Work More Than Forty Hours Per WeekCharge Position ExperiencePrevious Experience in Geriatrics

Full job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Works closely with the RN in all aspects of registrant care to insure continuity of registrant care.

Responsible for the delivery of care as directed by the RN.

Administers medications and charting of it in the appropriate places.

Performs treatments, etc. and charting of it in the appropriate places.

Supervises and instructs Resident Care Associates in the performance of their duties.

FUNCTIONS :

  • Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day, or more than forty (40) hours per week.

  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with written Physician’s orders and established policy and procedures and record it in appropriate places.

  • Check medication/treatment supplies and reorder as necessary

  • Carry out ADHC administration and registrant care duties as directed.

  • Supports and demonstrates practice consistent with philosophy, standards, policies and procedures of St. Luke ADHC.

  • Monitor ADHC staff for compliance of established policies and procedures.

  • Assist in emergency care as necessary.

  • Give concise, accurate, qualitative report to RN.

  • Receive report from RN.

  • Transcribe physician’s orders and complete all necessary forms (i.e.: lab requests, x-ray requests).

  • Assist with orientation, instruction and supervision of other registrant care personnel.

  • Assist the RN with evaluation of registrant’s needs, condition and care.

  • Review registrant’s medical and social history.

  • Relieve CNAs for breaks and mealtime when necessary.

  • Monitor registrant’s mealtimes as directed.

  • Direct and assist with unit cleaning, as well as the care of supplies, equipment and appliances.

  • Follow proper policy and procedure with maintenance of controlled substances (i.e.: administration, count, documentation of effective-ness).

  • Clean and maintain the medication room. Also clean tops and sides of bottles that contain liquid medications.

  • Assist Activities Staff when available for all activity functions.

  • Supervise and assist RCA’s in all care areas assuring use of proper procedure to insure that registrants are receiving adequate assistance with personal hygiene and daily activities.

  • Give report to RCAs, giving them instructions on special concerns (ie: V.S., condition of wounds, catheter care issues, etc.)

  • Receive reports from RCAs at the end of the shift and as concerns are addressed.

  • Handle any difficulties and/or problems in the ADHC. Consult with the RN or Director on those problems where assistance is needed.

  • Insure that weights and vital signs are taken and documented as ordered (i.e.: monthly, weekly, daily).

  • Verifies information on Consultation Sheet prior to completing the forms and see that registrants are ready for all scheduled appointments on time. Order early meal trays as indicated.

  • Assist the RN or Director with all necessary paperwork and transportation arrangements for emergency care for registrant. Check to see that transfer form is complete and accurate.

  • Report accidents/incidents or medication errors to RN or Director and complete appropriate forms.

  • Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all registrant care information.

  • Participate in St. Luke’s Quality Assurance Program.

  • Assist the RCA’s with registrant care as needed.

  • Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by a supervisor, department head and/or administration.

QUALIFCATIONS :

  • Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.

  • Current L.P.N. licensed in the State of New York.

  • Experience in Charge position preferred.

  • Previous experience in geriatrics helpful, but not necessary.

  • Understands the special needs of geriatric and MR/DD registrants.

  • A willingness to learn through in-service and continuing education Programs.

  • Must be able to supervise and instruct others professionally.

  • Must be well-groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with registrants, visitors, and co-workers.

  • Must have a good sense of responsibility.

  • Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.

  • CPR certification required.

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