What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem position at Biogensys?
We are hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem for one of our clients in Waterloo, NY.
Job Description
The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by adult and geriatric patient group
Provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents. Follows defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff. Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs. The LPN shall have the ability to provide care to geriatric residents.
Job Duties
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Job Description
The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by adult and geriatric patient group
Provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents. Follows defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff. Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs. The LPN shall have the ability to provide care to geriatric residents.
Job Duties
- Collects data relevant to resident's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to RN and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Contributes to the creation of a developmentally age appropriate and culturally relevant plan of resident care reflecting nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes involving the resident/family and healthcare team in this process while promoting a healthy, safe environment.
- Recommends revisions to the plan of care, after evaluation of resident outcomes and indicates the need for referrals to ensure all aspects of the resident's care have been addressed.
- Collaborates with the resident/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice assuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintain current knowledge and competency in Nursing Practice.
- Participates in the mentoring/orientation of staff.
- Considers factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning in delivery of care.
- Under the direction of the RN, provides leadership in the professional practice setting.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency.
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated.
- Required tasks involve a potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.
- NY LPN Licensure, BLS (cert through AHA or RQI specifically)
- 1 year experience as LPN
- Experience serving in an LPN capacity at LTC Facility
- LPN Per Diem
- EOW and Holiday required
- **MUST be able to start full-shift orientation on a Tuesday or Thursday
- Minimum shift requirement: 24 hours (or 3-shifts) worked within a 4-week period, with at least 2 shifts being on weekends.
We are specialized in recruiting and deliver the best professional talent of industry and we are committed to deliver best experience for our clients and job seekers. With over two decades of experience in the recruitment industry, we proudly help you to find the next job that matches your professional skills. Our team understands your needs or requirement before starting the recruitment, that enables to find the high quality of talent with high success rate of talent delivery, keeps us continue to be the best in the industry. By responding to this job posting, you are consenting to receive text/SMS messages from us. Thank you.