Job Summary:

• Performs tasks and responsibilities within the frame work of case finding, provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse
• Performs nursing skills and provides nursing care to an assigned group of residents in accordance with the policy of the facility
• Augments the quality of life of the residents
• The LPN will function as a member of the nursing team and the interdisciplinary team

Job Duties:

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned residents with complex needs as related to Hygiene, medical treatment and elimination maintenance of residents’ safety
• Administers medication to assigned residents with exception of the following: blood and blood products, hanging the first IV solution containing medications and administering IV (push) medication

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrates competence, and experience in nursing skill within the scope of practice
• Has the ability to establish positive team moral and good interpersonal relationship with residents, families and co-workers
• 1+ years relevant experience

Required Education:

• Completion of LPN program
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or completion of equivalent study in an approved program in professional nursing

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.) or NY State CPR cert