Description
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Vestal, NY 13850
Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): All
Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr
Job Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals;
- Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;
- Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;
- Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;
- Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident's condition;
- Updates the care plan as needed;
- Carries out therapeutic treatments;
- Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I. V.) to residents, observing for side effects and effectiveness;
- Secures/accounts for control drugs;
- Maintain
Compensation Information:
$30.0 / Hourly - $30.0 / Hourly
Starting At: 30.0 Hourly
Up To: 35.0 Hourly
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