Licensed Practical Nurse - Health Advocates Network : Job Details

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a facility in Jamaica, NY. These are registry positions with our company. $100 Sign-On Bonus Pay Rate: $40/hour *W2 Shift details: Evening 3:30pm - 12:00am Day: 7:30 am to 4:00pm Night: 11:30pm to 8AM

Duties/Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be involved in the treatment of residents. This includes nut not limited to the following:

• LPN Tasks and Duties in the Facility (Provide care and service to minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 Veterans)
• Supervise C.N.A in Resident Care Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance as needed.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the RN or physician.
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, ensuring safety and use of assertive devices.
• Clinical Responsibilities Perform vital signs, weight checks, and assist C.N.A with ADL care such as feeding weight measurement.
• Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable, inhaled) as prescribed and document accurately.
• Provide wound care, including dressing changes, skin assessments, and preventive skin care.
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum, blood via finger stick) for lab testing.
• Monitor and report lab values and diagnostic results to the RN or physician.
• Insert, maintain, and monitor urinary catheters, IVs (depending on state regulations), and feeding tubes.
• Administer oxygen therapy and monitor residents on oxygen.
• Communication & Documentation Document all care provided, observations, and resident changes in the medical record promptly.
• Communicate effectively with the RN, & Providers, residents, and designated representative within scope of LPN
• Report resident status changes of change in condition immediately to the supervising RN or physician.
• Participate in shift hand off reports to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervision & Delegation Supervise and direct CNAs in daily resident care tasks.
• Ensure CNAs follow care plans and report concerns.
• Perform skin observation during shower and pre/post dialysis report and document any abnormality to RN
• Provide feedback, support, and guidance to C.N.As
• Care Planning Assist in reviewing, and updating resident care plans under RN supervision.
• Participate in care conferences with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implement interventions in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
• Emergency Response Recognize and respond promptly to medical emergencies with RN prompt notification for assessment (falls, seizures, cardiac/respiratory distress).
• Assist in Perform CPR and first aid as required.
• Contact RN, physician, or emergency services when necessary.
• Resident Advocacy & Support Promote dignity, respect, and resident rights in all care activities.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families.
• Educate residents and families about health needs, medications, and care routines (within LPN scope).

Benefits: -Medical -Dental -Vision -Term Life -Short-Term Disability Coverage -401K

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-623. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (800) ###-#### and ask to speak with Vanessa (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST).