Hopkins Center is seeking LPNS for our 3PM-11PM shifts.

Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation is a 288-bed skilled nursing facility located in Brooklyn, NY in close proximity to all local hospitals. Our newly renovated facility is widely recognized as one of the most attractive in the area.Through the years, Hopkins Center has continued to grow and evolve to meet community needs, and today offers a full continuum of care, from temporary respite stays, to short-term rehabilitation, to long-term skilled nursing care, as well as a broad array of specialty programs and services.

Moreover, our convenient location, located near mass transit, provides immediate access to hospital specialists in virtually every area of medicine, as well as emergency care, should it be required

Long term care experience is preferred.

Our team of seasoned staff works together to offer excellent service and care to each resident.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers excellent nursing care while adhering to the Department of Health regulations and Federal Health Care Administration. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists with nursing assessments and care planning, administers direct resident care, and supervises resident care provided by unlicensed staff.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:

• Provides quality nursing care to residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning

• Assesses residents for any decline of condition, signs of change in condition, weight loss, decline in ambulation, change in ADLs, development of skin breakdown, etc.

• Notifies appropriate staff per facility protocol of the need for evaluation and informs staff on any changes in assessment when appropriate

• Administers medications and treatments to residents which includes; monitoring administration of intravenous fluids and placing orders for medication

• Confer with residents and families on any issues relating to care and services

• Make referrals to other departments when appropriate

• Complete employee and resident incident reports and complete follow-up investigation forms

• Maintain accountability for controlled substances by reviewing inventory medications with another licensed nurse and notifying supervisors of any discrepancies

• Supervise the CNAs and the unit clerk in regards to work procedures, expediting work flow, evaluations, counseling and discipline

• Performs other related job duties as required

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications:

• Must have an active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of New York

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Benefits offered

Full time and part time shifts are available.

1199 SEIU

Equal Opportunity Employer

-Sign on Bonus! *$3,000 (Post 90 days employment, paid throughout the course of a year)