SSI - LPN LTC

Position: SSI - LPN LTCLocation: Brooklyn, NYPay Rate: $34/hrSchedule: 3pm-11pm. Able to work every other weekend/ which includes full time workResponsibilities:-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.Provides direct nursing care to assigned residents with complex needs as related to:-Hygiene and physical comfort-Medical treatment-Nutritional needs-Ambulation and exercise-Elimination Maintenance of residents' safety-Maintenance of residents' Safety-Directs the care of the residents performed by Certified Nursing Assistants.Administers medication to assigned residents with exception of the following:-Blood and blood products-Hanging the first IV solution containing medications-Administering IV (push) medication-Administering IV medications via central Lines and Maintenance.Administers IV therapy with exception mentioned in (3) above:-LPN's certified in IV therapy by Schulman and Schachne may perform:-Venipuncture for the purpose of placing a heparin lock or administrating IV fluids-Set up and assist in starting IV fluids.-Hanging fluids and monitoring fluid rate as presented by physician order.-Replacing bags of IV fluids-Changing intravenous dressing, tubing on peripheral lines.-Discontinue IV fluids.-Administers treatment according to facility policy and procedure.-Prepares residents for diagnostic tests, operative procedures, medical regimen examinations and transportation.-Admits residents according to facility and unit policies and procedures and assists them in adjusting to the environment.-Participates in the Person Centered Care planning and coordinating of the nursing care in an assigned unit and implements plan.-Assists and/or contributes to the development and updating of the Person Centered Care Plan to reflect the residents' needs.-Assists RN with health teaching for residents and families as needed.-Establishes positive relationship with residents and families in accordance with Residents' Bill of Rights.-Participates in unit/team ICP meetings and PI teams.-Observes nutritional need of residents'. Actively participates at mealtime by assigning staff, feeding residents, monitoring intake of residents consumption.-Assist in post-mortem care of deceased residents' as needed.Skills:-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- Need to have NH experienceRequirements:- Completion of LPN program- Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State.- BLS (American Heart Assoc.) or NY State CPR cert Preferred- Currently registered as a Practical Nurse in RN Venipuncture of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.