Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ALP

Overview Title: LPN ArchCare Program: SVDP - Assisted Living Program Location: Bronx, NY Overview: ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it - at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it's a privilege and our calling. Benefits/Perks: * Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. * Participation in 403 (b) * Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance * Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym * Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars Responsibilities The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit. * Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse. * Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations. * Performs all treatments according to physician's specific order and established policies and procedures. * Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse. * Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy. * Coordinates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care services on a 24-hour basis. * Utilizes knowledge of current trends and practice standards of nursing including geriatric, adult resident, and Assisted Living resident concepts to coordinate staff responsibility to provide quality care. * Monitors staff compliance with facility policy and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations. * Audits records to ascertain compliance with facility standards. * Directs and supervises PCA, Home Health Aide, CNAs, and other team members as necessary. Salary: $27.9452 - $33.8266 per hour Qualifications Qualifications: * Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse Education: * Accredited LPN School

Created: 2024-10-22