Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader
Company: Elderwood at Liverpool
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
This job is located in Liverpool.Join Our Team: Dramatically
Increased Wages! Overview: Don't Look For a Job, Find a
Career...DRAMATICALLY INCREASEDWAGES FOR CRITICAL NURSING ROLES,
including CNAs, LPNs, & RNs. Apply today - you're eligible for our
new rates. Shift Differential Increases are also in
effect.Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking Full Time Licensed
Practical Nurses (LPN)Position OverviewThe Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) is assigned to a team of Nursing Assistants and is
responsible for skilled treatments, passing of medications and
monitoring the personal care services provided by Nursing
Assistants; LPNs are also responsible for reporting care and
unusual symptoms of residents to supervisor and staff of next
shift.Shifts: Full Time, Part time, Per Diem available Employee
Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Dramatically
Increased Wages!, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance,
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee
reward program: redeem for prizes!, Tuition reimbursement program
Responsibilities:
- Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as
ordered by physician and utilizing the five rights as
applicable.
- Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care
procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned
team.
- Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as
necessary.
- Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse
Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and
progress of residents.
- Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the
performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care
plan.
- Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse
and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution
of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of
medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards,
medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
- Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes,
Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other
required records. Qualifications:
- Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered
Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
- LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting
preferred.
- Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel
required.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
required.
- Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
- Physical stamina for constant activity required. Ability to
perform tasks to established standards of excellence
required.Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be
vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to
provide proof of vaccination.Employees may request a medical
exemption from vaccination. EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for
positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical
disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual
orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal,
State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the
work involved.Required
Keywords: Elderwood at Liverpool, Syracuse , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader, Healthcare , Syracuse, New York
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