SSI - LPN LTC - Soloh Partners : Job Details

Position: SSI - LPN LTC Location: Brooklyn, NY Pay Rate: $34/hr Schedule: 3pm-11pm. Able to work every other weekend/ which includes full time work Responsibilities: -Performs tasks and responsibilities within the frame work of case finding, provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. -Performs nursing skills and provides nursing care to an assigned group of residents in accordance with the policy of the facility. -Augments the quality of life of the residents. -The LPN will function as a member of the nursing team and the interdisciplinary team. Provides direct nursing care to assigned residents with complex needs as related to: -Hygiene and physical comfort -Medical treatment -Nutritional needs -Ambulation and exercise -Elimination Maintenance of residents' safety -Maintenance of residents' Safety -Directs the care of the residents performed by Certified Nursing Assistants. Administers medication to assigned residents with exception of the following: -Blood and blood products -Hanging the first IV solution containing medications -Administering IV (push) medication -Administering IV medications via central Lines and Maintenance. Administers IV therapy with exception mentioned in (3) above: -LPN's certified in IV therapy by Schulman and Schachne may perform: -Venipuncture for the purpose of placing a heparin lock or administrating IV fluids -Set up and assist in starting IV fluids. -Hanging fluids and monitoring fluid rate as presented by physician order. -Replacing bags of IV fluids -Changing intravenous dressing, tubing on peripheral lines. -Discontinue IV fluids. -Administers treatment according to facility policy and procedure. -Prepares residents for diagnostic tests, operative procedures, medical regimen examinations and transportation. -Admits residents according to facility and unit policies and procedures and assists them in adjusting to the environment. -Participates in the Person Centered Care planning and coordinating of the nursing care in an assigned unit and implements plan. -Assists and/or contributes to the development and updating of the Person Centered Care Plan to reflect the residents' needs. -Assists RN with health teaching for residents and families as needed. -Establishes positive relationship with residents and families in accordance with Residents' Bill of Rights. -Participates in unit/team ICP meetings and PI teams. -Observes nutritional need of residents'. Actively participates at mealtime by assigning staff, feeding residents, monitoring intake of residents consumption. -Assist in post-mortem care of deceased residents' as needed. Skills: -Demonstrates competence, and experience in nursing skill within the scope of practice. -Has the ability to establish positive team moral and good interpersonal relationship with residents, families and co-workers. -1+ years relevant experience - Need to have NH experience Requirements: - Completion of LPN program - Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State. - BLS (American Heart Assoc.) or NY State CPR cert Preferred - Currently registered as a Practical Nurse in RN Venipuncture of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.