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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - RCF (Resident Care Facility) - Full Time

Guthrie

#Resident Care #Medication Administration #Licensed Practical Nurse #LPN #PPE #Infection Control #Code of Conduct #Discharge Planning

Quick overview

This role is responsible for delivering resident care through the nursing process, which includes planning, implementation, and evaluation, while guiding resident teaching and supervising ancillary staff according to professional nursing standards. Essential functions involve providing safe nursing care, monitoring resident conditions, administering medications accurately, assisting with admissions and discharges, and participating in emergency preparedness and infection control procedures.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of a licensed practical nursing program and hold current NYS registration/license as a Licensed Practical Nurse, along with current BLS-CPR Certification. Entry-level graduates licensed or holding a permit in New York State are eligible, with a sign-on bonus available based on experience level.

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Job description

This position is eligible for up to $15,000.00 Sign on Bonus for those that qualify. ($7,500.00 for those with less than one year of experience)

Position Summary

Responsible for the delivery of resident care through the nursing process of planning, implementation, and evaluation. Guides resident teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC’s Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Education, License & Cert

Graduate of a licensed practical nursing program with a certificate in nursing
Current NYS registration/license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
Current BLS‐CPR Certification required

Experience

• Entry level graduate of licensed practical nursing program and licensed or a permit in New York State.

Essential Functions

1) Provides safe and accurate nursing care and other therapeutic measures according to policy and procedures.
a) Able to explain rationale for actions performed.
b) Provides resident education to the resident and/or family/significant other as indicated.
c) Assists in direct resident care as necessary.
d) Assists the RN with the admission process of residents in a safe and accurate manner.
e) Assumes responsibility for the charge nurse role when designated by: o Provides direction and leadership in resident care to nursing staff through delegation of assignments and ensuring that quality of care is delivered. Completes assigned tasks and duties for maximum effectiveness and functioning of the unit. o Properly verifies and transcribes physician orders. Ensures that all orders are faxed to provider pharmacy. o Facilitates the appropriate documentation for daily activities on the unit as well as for admissions and discharges.

2) Resident Monitoring ‐ Monitors residents as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing policy.
a) Recognizes change in resident condition and reports it to the Supervising RN.