Licensed Practical Nurse
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).