Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

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Working hours:

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday with holiday rotation.

• Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation, with an additional match based on employee contribution.
• Health insurance with a vision copay component or high-deductible plan (full-time status).
• HSA with high-deductible health plan and twice-annual employer contribution (full-time status).
• Dental insurance (full-time status).
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time status).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & New York State sick leave.
• Tuition assistance program.
• And much more!

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients as directed by the IDG plan of care in accordance with agency policies, including personal care, vital signs, and medication administration.
• Document patient care to agency standards with timely completion and signatures, following the A-I-R protocol.
• Reinforce patient and family teaching regarding disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies under the guidance of the assigned registered nurse.
• Assist in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals to maintain continuity of patient care.
• Assist the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures.
• Identify and report patient or family complaints or unusual occurrences, including incident reporting.
• Demonstrate proper sharps disposal, hand hygiene, waste disposal, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Communicate current health status and patient needs to appropriate health professionals, contributing to the coordination of the overall care plan and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and document required quality assurance data.
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and backup visits as needed.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures focused on patient care and organizational administration.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure security of patient electronic and written records.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing with current LPN licensure in the state of New York.
• Valid driver's license with no serious violations; vehicle required for on-duty or on-call use.
• Preferred: 1 year of nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Salary: $27.00 per hour.

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