Job Description

Job Title: LPN Staff I – Long Term Care

Department: Transitional Care Center

Location: Park Ridge Living Center

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule: Evenings 3p-11p, every other weekend/holiday

SUMMARY:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

An extension of Unity Hospital, our short-term rehab center is a 40-bed unit focusing on treatment and rehabilitation following hospitalization. We offer the acute care our patients require for their recovery without being in a hospital setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.

· Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.

· Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.

· Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.

· Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.

· Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.

· Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.

· Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

· Current licensure in State of New York.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· One year experience preferred.

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

• Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs

• Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health

• Access to Life Coaches & Financial Counseling

• Personal Time the includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays

• Retirement Savings Programs

• Employee Referral Program with Bonuses up to $10k

• Same Day Pay through DailyPay

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Relocation Assistance

• Free Parking

• Employee Discount Programs

• Tuition Assistant & Reimbursement Program

• Enhanced Shift Differentials

SUMMARY

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

STATUS:  Full Time

LOCATION: The McCormick Transitional Care Center: Park Ridge Living Center (1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626)

DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care

SCHEDULE: Evening

ATTRIBUTES

• Compassionate, patient focused and dependable team player Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to lead others

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; perform various treatment procedures; provide physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervise assigned team members

• Documentation. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process

• Supports CNA team. Direct the CNA in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care and ensure CNA documentation is accurate and complete

• Medication Administration & Reporting. Administer medication and give/receive relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$26.50 - $32.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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