Job Location : Hamburg,NY, USA
Join Our Team of Compassionate Nurses at Elderwood at Hamburg!
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) passionate about providing top-quality care to seniors? Do you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment? If so, we want you to join our family here at Elderwood at Hamburg, a premier long-term care facility in Hamburg, NY, dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents.
Why Choose Us?
LPN COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Elderwood at Hamburg Benefits:
We have availability LPNs on the following shifts (shifts include an every other weekend requirement):
About Elderwood at Hamburg:
Convenient to lakeshore and southtowns communities, Elderwood at Hamburg provides quality subacute rehab services, skilled nursing, and memory care in a bright and welcoming facility. For those on the path to recovery from surgery, illness, or injury, Elderwood offers exceptional physical, occupational and speech therapy in a modern, well-equipped rehab suite.
Responsibilities(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):
Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five rights as applicable.
Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.
Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.
Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.
(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):
Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
Physical stamina for constant activity required.