What are the responsibilities and job description for the SSI - LPN LTC position at Mitchell Martin?
A well known hospital located in Brooklyn, NY is looking for an SSI - LPN LTC.
Position Type: Contract
Schedule: Evening Shift 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Summary:
• 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.
Job Duties:
• 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.
Skills:
• Required Skills & Experience:
• 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.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• 1 years relevant experience"
• 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.
Education:
• Completion of LPN program
Required Certifications & Licensure:
• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.) or NY State CPR cert
Languages:
• English Read, Write, Speak
Please email: paris.archung@hcmmi.com
Position Type: Contract
Schedule: Evening Shift 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Summary:
• 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.
Job Duties:
• 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.
Skills:
• Required Skills & Experience:
• 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.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• 1 years relevant experience"
• 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.
Education:
• Completion of LPN program
Required Certifications & Licensure:
• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.) or NY State CPR cert
Languages:
• English Read, Write, Speak
Please email: paris.archung@hcmmi.com
Salary : $27 - $37
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