Travel LPN / LVN – Long-Term Care – $894 per week in Waterloo, NY

Job Description

Job Title: LPN Part Time
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse
Specialty: Long-Term Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Part time Day/Evening rotation
Hours per Shift: 3 x 8.0
Experience: Minimum 1 year in LPN capacity at LTC Facility
License: NY LPN Licensure
Certifications: BLS (cert through AHA or RQI specifically)
Must-Have: Weekend/Holiday required

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.
They 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 age-specific needs.
The LPN provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents.
They follow 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.
They are 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.
Job duties include collecting data relevant to the resident’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicating 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 reflecting nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes.
They involve the resident/family and healthcare team in this 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.
They collaborate 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.
They participate in mentoring and orientation of staff.
The LPN considers factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning the delivery of care.
Under the direction of the RN, they provide 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.