LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES - NURSING HOME Since 1975, The Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home a 228 bed state-of-the-art facility has provided Queens's residents a comfortable environment, with access to numerous luxurious services and amenities. We offer comprehensive services for short-term care, rehabilitative, medical, and social services. From its onset, The Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home has built a reputation on quality and continues today to be one of the finest nursing and rehabilitation centers in Queens. We are currently seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses for immediate F/T, P/T Day, Evening & Night shift opportunities. RESPONSIBILITIES: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide daily hands-on healthcare to patients in our Nursing and Rehabilitation center. Additional duties will include:
- Developing a plan of care to meet residents' needs in collaboration with head nurse/charge nurse
- Assuming the role of nurse in charge as assigned by Clinical Care Coordinator or Nursing Care Coordinator.
- Assisting ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Transcribing, updating and implementing treatment and medication orders.
- Developing assessment plans, interventions and evaluation of patient care and response in medical records
- Obtaining and recording pertinent data in admission and nursing database.
- Participating in unit-based Quality Assurance activities.
- Performing the role of a patient advocate
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Requirements - A degree/certification from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Previous experience as LPN, preferably in geriatrics.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Knowledge of Sigma Care a plus. Must be available to work alternate weekends.
- MUST HAVE TO EXCEL IN ROLE: Highly proficient in carrying out work assignments.
- Self-motivated with strong work ethic.
- Effectively problem solves and makes adjustments when necessary while continuing to adhere policy and procedure guidelines. Adapts to change and adjust behavior to fit the situation or person as appropriate. SALARY: $29.64 / hr. - $32.99/hr. DOE Plus full 1199 Union Benefits