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Senior Licensed Practical Nurse 2 - Taconic
StateJobsNY, Lake Katrine, New York, United States, 12449
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse 2
The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse 2 (SLPN2) will operate under the direction of the Hospital Liaison in a full-time capacity. The position will be based out of Neighborhood IRA. Primary Duties And Responsibilities: Conduct visits to nursing homes and rehabilitation centers to report on the care and progress of admitted patients. Evaluate hospitalized patients to identify necessary care and monitor the progress of their conditions. Manage supplies, including inventory management, ordering, and organization of resources for the successful discharge of patients back to IRA. Prepare and organize necessary documentation for external medical appointments related to patient discharge to IRA. Perform regular chart audits and ensure documentation accuracy in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Attend rounds for all individuals admitted to hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, reporting on their conditions, ensuring adherence to care plans, and identifying any emerging needs. Facilitate effective communication among care team members to promote continuity and quality of care. Uphold a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment in alignment with infection control and safety standards. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic, person-centered care. Assist with incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions to enhance safety, compliance, and quality improvement efforts. Utilize effective communication between the IRA's residential staff and the Registered Nurse. To accomplish this, the SLPN 2 will routinely communicate with the Placement Coordinator regarding return to the IRAs for hospitalized or rehabilitating individuals outside of our system of care. Engage in quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with internal audits, policies, and performance benchmarks. Assess patient responses to treatments and medications, promptly relaying any changes in health status to assigned RN/physician. Address concerns raised by individuals, families, advocates, and staff, escalating issues to higher-level personnel as needed. The SLPN 2 will supervise a minimum of one Sr.LPN 1 to begin with. This assignment may expand over time. The supervision of LPNs frees up the RNs to provide the care of the individuals served. Other duties as assigned Note: You must have a valid driver's license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee's own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.
The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse 2 (SLPN2) will operate under the direction of the Hospital Liaison in a full-time capacity. The position will be based out of Neighborhood IRA. Primary Duties And Responsibilities: Conduct visits to nursing homes and rehabilitation centers to report on the care and progress of admitted patients. Evaluate hospitalized patients to identify necessary care and monitor the progress of their conditions. Manage supplies, including inventory management, ordering, and organization of resources for the successful discharge of patients back to IRA. Prepare and organize necessary documentation for external medical appointments related to patient discharge to IRA. Perform regular chart audits and ensure documentation accuracy in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Attend rounds for all individuals admitted to hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, reporting on their conditions, ensuring adherence to care plans, and identifying any emerging needs. Facilitate effective communication among care team members to promote continuity and quality of care. Uphold a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment in alignment with infection control and safety standards. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic, person-centered care. Assist with incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions to enhance safety, compliance, and quality improvement efforts. Utilize effective communication between the IRA's residential staff and the Registered Nurse. To accomplish this, the SLPN 2 will routinely communicate with the Placement Coordinator regarding return to the IRAs for hospitalized or rehabilitating individuals outside of our system of care. Engage in quality improvement initiatives and support compliance with internal audits, policies, and performance benchmarks. Assess patient responses to treatments and medications, promptly relaying any changes in health status to assigned RN/physician. Address concerns raised by individuals, families, advocates, and staff, escalating issues to higher-level personnel as needed. The SLPN 2 will supervise a minimum of one Sr.LPN 1 to begin with. This assignment may expand over time. The supervision of LPNs frees up the RNs to provide the care of the individuals served. Other duties as assigned Note: You must have a valid driver's license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position. This may include a state-owned vehicle, as available, or the employee's own car. An employee who uses his/her own car will be reimbursed at current negotiated rates.