Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader
Company: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid
Location: Saranac Lake
Posted on: July 21, 2021
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Job Description:
Join Our Team: Put the CARE back in CAREER - Join our team
today! Overview: Looking to take the next step and be part of
someone's story? Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid has a Per Diem
LPN position available! This position is located in Lake Placid,
NY. The 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. LPN
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. LPN
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.
Qualifications:
Employee Perks!: Free Uniforms, Strong leadership, Substantial
employee referral program 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.
Keywords: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, Albany , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader, Other , Saranac Lake, New York
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