Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF
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Licensed Practical Nurse - SNF

Nyc Health Hospitals

Location: New York,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-03T09:17:05Z

Job Description:
NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located in central Brooklyn. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson's and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care. From more than 600 Nursing Homes, McKinney ranks Top 30 in Newsweek's Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024; and also received high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report's Best Nursing Homes in America 2024.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Job Description1. Gives nursing care to residents, as assigned by Head Nurse, Staff Nurse, ADNS or CNO.2. Administers and records medications and treatments, as assigned in EMR in timely manner.3. Assists with organization of nursing care for residents and/or assumes charge of unit, as assigned.4. Makes out and/or reviews assignment with special attention to the following: Delivery of care. Checks arrival/leaving of staff on unit. Even distribution of work load. Directs staff assignment according to assessed priorities.5. Attends staff meetings/in service.6. Participates in resident care conferences and update care plans if needed in EMR.7. Demonstrates knowledge of medication administration which includes dosage, route, action, side effects and contraindications. Utilities resources as necessary.8. Demonstrates knowledge of unit response to emergency situation and carrier out responsibilities as directed and document in EMR.9. Participates in educational programs that contribute to the improvement of nursing practice10. Maintains confidentiality of resident related issues and is supportive of resident's rights.11. Reviewing nurses' notes from other shifts and follow up on any concerns or issues.12. Guides/direct, instructs Patient Care Technicians (PCT) or Patient Care Associate (PCA) in rendering resident care as assigned.13. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge of residents as assigned by Head Nurse, Staff Nurse, ADNS or CNO14. Assists in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for resident and personnel.15. Checks equipment and remove from service and report equipment for repair as needed.16. Shares responsibilities with team members in evaluating effectiveness of resident care by observing and reporting resident vital signs, symptoms and general condition to appropriate individual (s).17. Ensures that an individualized plan is implemented to ensure the comfort of resident. Asses for pain on an on-going basis.18. Review resident medical record and observation, by responding to clinical alerts that was triggered by PCT/PCA when nursing care was rendered from POC.19. Maintains clinical competence through participation and attendance at continuing education programs.20. Performs other nursing functions related to resident care and nursing service, as assigned by Head Nurse, Staff Nurse, ADNS or CNOMinimum QualificationsCurrently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs
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