Travel LPN / LVN – Long-Term Care – $1,556 per week in Waterloo, NY
Job Description
Job Title: LPN
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Long-Term Care
Duration: 14
Shift: Full Time Day/Eve rotation (5x8s)
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: 1 year as an LPN in a Long-Term Care facility
License: NY LPN Licensure
Certifications: BLS (certification through AHA or RQI)
Must-Have:
– NY LPN Licensure
– BLS Certification
– 1 year of experience as an LPN
– Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
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 life span.
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 relative to their age-specific needs.
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.
Maintaining a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff is essential.
The LPN must maintain 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 Registered Nurse and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
The LPN contributes to the creation of a developmentally-appropriate and culturally-relevant plan of resident care reflecting nursing diagnosis and interventions.
The LPN involves the resident/family and healthcare team in the care process while promoting a healthy, safe environment.
The LPN recommends 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, assuring customer satisfaction.
Maintaining current knowledge and competency in nursing practice is necessary.
Participating in the mentoring and orientation of staff is expected.
Considering factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning the delivery of care is required.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the LPN provides leadership in the professional practice setting and demonstrates knowledge and competency.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated, with required tasks involving potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.