What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time Evening position at Mental Health Association of Rochester?
Role Overview: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, under supervision of healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities: Assess residents, administer medications and treatments, ensure residents' health, comfort, and safety, and document care activities.
Additional Requirements: Knowledge of resident care principles, strong communication skills, ability to respond to emergencies, and ability to work effectively within a team.
Benefits: Offers a comprehensive package including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and work/life balance benefits.
Key Responsibilities: Assess residents, administer medications and treatments, ensure residents' health, comfort, and safety, and document care activities.
- Recognize health issues, recommend solutions, and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly while maintaining confidentiality.
- Counsel residents and families on care plans and health education.
- Perform testing, evaluate data, and support resident self-care programs.
- Maintain required competencies, certifications, and complete ongoing education.
Additional Requirements: Knowledge of resident care principles, strong communication skills, ability to respond to emergencies, and ability to work effectively within a team.
Benefits: Offers a comprehensive package including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and work/life balance benefits.