LPN- Long Term Care

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
• Performs routine laboratory tests and simple therapeutic services.
• Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
• Assures resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):
• BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.