New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation And Care Center -
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
*$4,000 SIGN ON BONUS*
New Vanderbilt Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join the team. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!
*This is a union position with union benefits
Benefits
- Health insurance, dental and vision
- 401K
- PTO packages including sick time, vacation, personal and holiday.
- Competitive pay
- Positive work environment
- Employee of the month
- 10% shift differential for evenings and nights
Summary of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
- Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
- Obtain changes in physicians orders as indicated by residents progress or lack of progress
- Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
- Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
- Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures.
- Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes.
- Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
- Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.
Job Requirements of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Licensed Practical Nurse current state license in New York.
- At least one (1) year of Skilled Nursing experience preferred.
- Must have a current/active CPR certification.
- Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
- Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.