Foltsbrook Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is hiring an LPN to work, providing both short term rehabilitation and long-term care on the BAYLOR PLAN/WEEKEND PACKAGE.

The Role:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is a licensed health care provider who provides nursing care under the guidance of our Registered Nurses’ supervision. Our Licensed Practical Nurses are asked to assist in offering clinical tasks as well as patient care. In addition to clinical tasks, and offering quality patient care, the LPN will collaboratively assist other members of staff throughout the floors with our patients’ everyday necessities and help ensure that certified nursing assistants are able to be taught proper guidance with assisting our patients as well. This position is both internal, and external in the sense that we can offer an excellence of patient quality of care throughout each, and every shift.

Primary Job Duties:

• Administer medications as prescribed by patients’ corresponding physicians.
• Assisting and directing Certified Nursing Assistants in adequately addressing patients’ needs throughout the duration of their shift.
• Assists in preparing patients for examination and treatment by interviewing patients to obtain medical information and measuring their vital signs, height and weight.
• Conducts dressing changes, applying aseptic techniques, including sterile dressings to ensure infection control per provider orders.
• Ensure patients’ safety throughout their shift, as well as transitioning shifts.
• Possesses knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures and insurance requirements.
• Prepares the patient’s medical record for the provider.
• Provides basic medical care as ordered. Prepares and Administers medications/ immunizations and treatments as directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures.
• Understands and implements all nursing procedures, manuals, office policies, protocols and OSHA Standards.

Baylor Plan/Weekend Package Perimeters:

• Applies only to Saturdays and Sundays
• When an employee works 2 (two) 12-hr shifts, totaling 24 hrs., pay will be for thirty hrs. (Part Time)
• When an employee works 2 (two) 16-hr shifts, totaling 32 hrs., pay will be for forty hrs. (Full-Time)
• Only 1 (one) weekend per quarter may be requested off, totaling 4 (four) weekends per year.
• Only 1 (one) holiday may be requested off per year.
• No shift differential pay is offered.
• If an employee calls out for a shift during the pay period, payments for the entire pay period will be forfeited
• If you call out for more than 3 separate shifts, you will no longer be eligible to work on the plan/package.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Current LPN New York State License
• Must be certified in CPR, or willing to be certified.
• One (1) year experience in long term care or personal care
• Must have adequate writing skills to perform required documentation duties.

Location: Herkimer, NY

ABOUT US: Foltsbrook Center is a 163-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Herkimer. It is a welcoming and well-maintained facility. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We want all residents to leave Foltsbrook Center with pride and independence. Foltsbrook Center is a proud member of WeCare Centers.