What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at RCA Healthcare?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
STARTING RATE: $26.00($26.00 - $28.72/hr. (dependent upon experience) increased wages in lieu of benefits
SIGN-ON BONUS: up to $3,000 for full time, $1500.00 for part time
SHIFT: Full-Time and Part Time, Days and Evenings
BENEFITS:
- Up to $3,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Weekly Paychecks
- Referral Bonuses
- Full & Part-Time Openings
- Peer Mentorship
- Generous Paid Time Off
JOB DESCRIPTION:
An LPN promotes the residents' health, wellness and illness prevention through daily nursing and personal care endeavors. An LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and handles a diverse range of tasks including administering treatment or medications, performing clinical procedures and documenting the clinical data of patients, among other duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures the care and safety of all residents in the nursing unit
- Ensures that individual care plans are followed
- Administers and documents medications, treatments, and other nursing services
- Makes a count of controlled substances on the assigned nursing unit
- Records current condition of assigned resident in EMR
- Receives and gives an accurate report of the resident condition at shift change
- Communicates to the nursing team and medical provider as indicated and required
- Assists in the orientation of new staff
- Maintains competency in all the tasks needed by CMS
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- New York State Licensed Practical Nurse licensure (LPN)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic computer knowledge, PCC e-MAR experience preferred
- Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
ABOUT US:
Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield. We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.
Salary : $26 - $29