What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Good Shepherd Communities?
Good Shepherd Village at Endwell is looking for a compassionate LPN to join our talented nursing team!
Position Detail
Full-time and Part-time positions available. Day, evening and night shifts.
Sign-on Bonus
Full-time position = $3000.00 total;
After 30 days = $600.00
After 6 months = $900.00
After 1 year = $1500.00
Part-time position = $1500.00 total;
After 30 days = $300.00
After 6 months = $450.00
After 1 year = $750.00
Good Shepherd Benefits
Benefits will full-time employment include; Health, Dental Vision, Paid Life insurance, Long-term Disability, 403(b), paid vacation, PTO & Holidays.
PTO and 403(b) available for part-time staff.
Position Summary
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for participating in the medical attention and treatment of residents. Assists with coordination of care and resident evaluations. Monitors resident health and wellbeing. Promotes person-centered care for optimal quality of life. Collects and interprets data. Participates in the supervision of, and delegation to, Certified Nursing Assistants as required. Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Planning.
Essential Job Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED
License: Active New York State LPN license
Qualifications: BLS and/or CPR certification. Must be 18 years of age. Ability to read, write and speak the English language
Experience: Prior LPN experience preferred
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Authority delegated to;
- Provide treatment to residents in accordance with physician orders
- Administer medications to residents in accordance with physician orders
- Emergency care to residents
- Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants
Administering & documentation of treatments
- Obtain physician orders and any revisions for resident treatments
- Administer treatments and accurately record treatments
- Follow comprehensive care plans related to treatment needs and assessment
Administering & documentation of medication
- Administer medication to residents in an accurate and timely manner
- Monitor effectiveness & adverse effects
- Complete all RX documentation
- Order, receive & store medications appropriately and per policies
- Maintain security of med cart and room
Communication of resident & staff information
- Obtain report from nurse being relieved by shift change and document actions related to treatment or medication
- Provide coming on duty nurse with concise, accurate report
- Report changes in resident’s condition, to include house charge and physician
Interdisciplinary Care planning
- Document resident care provided and resident response (or lack of)
- Review & update care plans
- Participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation meetings
- Conduct resident rounds. Observe, report and follow-up
Provide direct care to patients
- Provide direct patient care & treatment as necessary
- Perform basic nursing skills
- Identify problems / emergencies & provide life saving measures in absence of physician
All other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Never: Climbing Ladders
Occasionally: Lifting/Carrying 26 lbs Pushing/Pulling 50 lbs Sitting. Crouching, Crawling, Climbing Stairs
Frequently: Lifting/Carrying 1-10 lbs, Pushing/Pulling 1-50 lbs Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching
Continuously: Standing and Walking.