Travel LPN / LVN – Long-Term Care – $1,520 per week in Penn Yan, NY

Job Description

Job Title: LPN
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Long-Term Care
Duration: 12 Months
Shift: Full-Time Nights
Hours per Shift: 8 Hours
Experience: 1 Year
License: NY LPN Licensure
Certifications: BLS (AHA or RQI certs only)
Must-Have: 1 Year experience as LPN

Description:
The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
The LPN must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements.
The LPN provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents.
The LPN follows defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The LPN maintains a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff.
The LPN is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs.
The LPN shall have the ability to provide care to geriatric residents.
The LPN collects data relevant to the resident’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicates findings to the RN and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
The LPN contributes to the creation of a developmentally age-appropriate and culturally relevant plan of resident care.
The plan reflects nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes, involving the resident/family and healthcare team in this process.
The LPN promotes a healthy and safe environment.
The LPN may recommend revisions to the plan of care after evaluating resident outcomes and indicates the need for referrals to ensure all aspects of the resident’s care have been addressed.
The LPN collaborates with the resident/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice to assure customer satisfaction.
The LPN maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice.
The LPN participates in mentoring and orientation of staff.
The LPN considers factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning and delivery of care.
Under the direction of the RN, the LPN provides leadership in the professional practice setting.
The LPN demonstrates knowledge and competency.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated.
Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.