LPN - Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell : Job Details

Job Summary:The LPN provides high quality care to each assigned patient/resident, providing routine daily nursing care and service in accordance with the resident/patient's assessment and plan of care. Salary range: $28.25 - $32.80 hourly. ** up to $3,000 sign on BONUS**BENEFITS:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to the adult and geriatric population in the planning and delivery of careDemonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease, wound care, end of life care, if applicableAssures completion of a comprehensive nursing evaluation of a resident's physical, emotional and mental status upon admission/re-admission and when indicated, as well as, appropriate follow-up as indicated by the evaluation.Attends various facility meetings (QAPI, morning report, care plan, wound, etc) as invited or requiredAttends all required in-servicesReceives report from previous shift, makes rounds and assesses the needs of the residents/patientsReports to oncoming shift staff nurse/unit coordinator/RN Supervisor any pertinent information regarding residentsEnsures that provider (MD, NP, PA) is informed of any change in the resident's condition, abnormal lab results, abnormal diagnostic test results, consultant recommendations, etc.Notifies provider when resident visits are due per regulations/facility policyEnsures that provider orders are transcribed accurately and completely, and that medication and lab work are ordered if neededCompletes quality assurance audits are directed by the DONArranges transportation to and from outside appointmentsPrepare accident/incident reports and detects/corrects situations that have a high risk of causing injury to residents; develops and implements a prevention plan for all incidents occurring on the unitEnsures that appropriate information is sent with resident upon transfer, including advanced directivesEnsures coordination of care across disciplinesDisplays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstancesInteracts with insurance companies to ensure that benefits are provided as indicatedMaintains resident rightsMaintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standardsFollows all established policies and proceduresMaintains Corporate Compliance standardsContributes to facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiativesFollows safety procedures by keeping areas free from hazardous conditionsIs economical and careful with supplies and equipmentCompletes any other duties as assigned by Supervisoradditional responsibilities as needed that are within the scope of practiceLicenses & CertificationsRequiredLPNEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)