Graduate Practical Nurse GPN
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Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN)STARTING RATE: $23.25/hr.SHIFT: 7am-3pm, Full-Time, WeekdaysBENEFITS:Weekly PaychecksSame-Day Pay OptionsPTOHealth, Dental, Life InsuranceReferral Bonus Retirement/Pension/401kJOB DESCRIPTION:Graduate Nurses promote residents' health, wellness, and illness prevention through daily nursing and personal care endeavors. A Graduate Nurse works under the direction of a registered nurse and must be ready to handle a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including administering treatment or medications, performing clinical procedures, and documenting the clinical data of patients.RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the care and safety of all patients/residents on the nursing unit, ensuring that individual care plans are current, implemented and revised as necessaryAdministers and documents medications, treatments, and other nursing services to ensure that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the patient/residentEnsures that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the resident at all timesReceives report from the off going team leader/nursing supervisor, makes rounds to verify the needs of the residentsEnsures that the designated representative is notified of any change in the patient/resident's condition or plan of careEnsures that the physician is informed of any change in the patient/resident's condition, abnormal lab results, diagnostic test results, consultant recommendations, etc.Reports pertinent information regarding patients/residents to the oncoming team leader/nursing supervisorPossesses knowledge of the facility's policies and procedures, abides by these policies, ensures that the staff is informed of and correctly carries out these policiesMaintains HIPAA privacy, security, and confidentiality standardsFollows universal precautions and infection control techniquesREQUIREMENTS:Minimum 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredA graduate nurse currently eligible for licensing in the State of New York who possesses an appropriate level of education, training, and experience to fulfill all requirements/duties of the positionNo findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, and misappropriation of propertyStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructionsAble to work well with and show respect towards fellow staff members, physicians, residents, and family membersCaring and compassionate bedside mannerPhysical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 poundsAPPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:Northgate Health Care FacilityAttn: Amber Prescott, Recruiter7264 Nash RoadNorth Tonawanda NY, 14120TEXT: 716-###-#### for more informationABOUT US:The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team! #NGEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)