Delivers direct nursing care, treatments, and medications, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse in accordance with applicable quality standards and approved procedures.
Posted Sep 22
License
LPN license •Currently licensed in New York State as a Practical Nurse.New York State Practical Nurse license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
New York State Practical Nurse license•Currently licensed in New York State as a Practical Nurse.Check your license
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent•High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Education
Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing•Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
Experience
1 year previous experience•Minimum one (1) year previous experience.
What it pays
Pay reviews
Base salary determined by location, specialty, service line, experience, education, credentials, contracts, budget, and internal equity
The role and schedule
Day to day
Performs assigned nursing care according to facility policy and plan of carePerforms assigned nursing care according to Facility policy and plan-of-care.
Day to day
Prioritizes care to meet care needs and achieve desired outcomesPrioritize care to meet care needs to achieve desired outcome.
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Reports assessment information on physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions to the RNReports information that contributes to the RN’s assessment of the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the resident.
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Obtains data from patient, resident, or family to assist RN in developing and revising plan of care
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Practices within LPN scope of practicePerforms within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Follows escalation process to appropriate personsFollows process of escalation to the appropriate person(s).
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Uses knowledge of reporting mechanismsUses knowledge of the reporting mechanism.
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Administers PO, enteral, IM, suppository, and subcutaneous medications as directed by an RNAdministers po/enteral, IM, suppositories, and subcutaneous medications, as directed by an RN.
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Maintains knowledge of actions, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and allergies of administered medicationsUses knowledge of the medication to be administered including it’s actions, therapeutic effects, adverse actions, allergies, etc.
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Administers and documents medications per protocolAdministers and documents medications per protocol.
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Replaces IV bags and bottles of unmedicated and medicated fluids after initial doseReplaces IV bags/bottles of unmedicated and medicated fluids providing it is not the initial dose.
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Administers, witnesses, and signs out narcotics from locked cabinetAdministers, witnesses, and signs-out narcotics when removed from locked cabinet.
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Monitors IV therapy flow rates, including IV fluids with medicationsMonitors IV therapy flow rates, including IV fluids with medications.
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Changes tube feedings according to policy and procedureChanges Tub Feed according to policy and procedure.
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Flushes intermittent IV devices to maintain patencyFlushes intermittent IV devices with solutions to maintain potency.
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Cares for IV sitesCares for IV sites.
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Receives and contributes to nursing status reportsParticipates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to the status reports.
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Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients, residents, visitors, and staffEstablishes and maintains professional relationships with patients/residents, visitors, and other personnel while assuring confidentiality of information.
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Completes assignments without interference to quality of workCompletes assignments without interference to quality of work.
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Adapts to changes in workload and resident assignmentAdapts to changes in workload and resident assignment.
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Recognizes and responds to care prioritiesRecognizes and responds to priorities in care.
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Makes rounds, anticipates needs, and answers call lightsMakes rounds, anticipates needs and answers call lights.
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Maintains a safe and clean environment, reports disabled equipment, cleans equipment, and distributes linen and suppliesMaintains a safe and clean environment by leaving rooms in order, reporting disabled equipment, cleaning equipment, distributing unit linen and supplies.
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Assists staff in delivery of complex treatments and proceduresAssists staff in delivery of more complex treatments and procedures.
Delivers direct nursing care, treatments, and medications, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse in accordance with applicable quality standards and approved procedures.
Job Responsibility
Delivers care.
Performs assigned nursing care according to Facility policy and plan-of-care.
Prioritize care to meet care needs to achieve desired outcome.
Reports information that contributes to the RN’s assessment of the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the resident.
Obtains data from the patient/resident/family/significant other, to assist the RN in the formulations, development, implementation, and on-going revision of the plan-of-care order to meet desired outcomes.
Adheres to the scope of practice and follows reporting and escalating procedures.
Performs within the scope of practice of the Licensed Practical Nurse.
Follows process of escalation to the appropriate person(s).
Uses knowledge of the reporting mechanism.
Administers prescribed medications and IV fluids as directed by the registered nurse.
Administers po/enteral, IM, suppositories, and subcutaneous medications, as directed by an RN.
Uses knowledge of the medication to be administered including it’s actions, therapeutic effects, adverse actions, allergies, etc.
Administers and documents medications per protocol.
Replaces IV bags/bottles of unmedicated and medicated fluids providing it is not the initial dose.
Administers, witnesses, and signs-out narcotics when removed from locked cabinet.
Monitors IV therapy flow rates, including IV fluids with medications.
Changes Tub Feed according to policy and procedure.
Flushes intermittent IV devices with solutions to maintain potency.
Cares for IV sites.
Follows procedure by NOT PERFORMING the following functions in regard to medications and IV Therapy: Administering blood or blood products.
Co-signing or witnessing the administration of blood or blood products.
Performing venopuncture for withdrawing blood or administering IV therapy.
Administering IV push medications.
Engages in general activities and duties involving the provision of quality nursing care.
Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to the status reports.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients/residents, visitors, and other personnel while assuring confidentiality of information.
Completes assignments without interference to quality of work.
Adapts to changes in workload and resident assignment.
Recognizes and responds to priorities in care.
Makes rounds, anticipates needs and answers call lights.
Maintains a safe and clean environment by leaving rooms in order, reporting disabled equipment, cleaning equipment, distributing unit linen and supplies.
Assists staff in delivery of more complex treatments and procedures.
Responds to emergency and crisis situation.
Orients new nursing assistants.
Follows department operating policy with documentation.
Participates in the evaluation of the patient/resident’s care by documenting in the patient/resident care record and reporting outcomes to the RN.
Documents nursing care, nursing action, and implementation in the patient/resident care record.
Utilizes and updates care plans using appropriate methods of documentation to reflect the patient/resident’s status.
Performs related duties, as required.
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Job Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
Currently licensed in New York State as a Practical Nurse.
Minimum one (1) year previous experience.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
