Graduate LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Elderwood
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and collaborative Graduate LPN Licensed Practical Nurses to join our clinical team. We offer Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem Opportunities across multiple shifts - 8 Hour Shift options.Graduate LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Position Overview:Graduate LPNs are indispensable members of our interdisciplinary team and are charged with managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub-acute patient. Our G-LPNs enjoy a unique opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience and provide advanced care in a home-like setting.G-LPNs assist in ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing direct nursing care.Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.Elderwood Benefits as a G-LPN (must qualify):Tuition Reimbursement ProgramsEmployee Referral Bonus401K with Employer MatchingPTO & Holiday PackageFull Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionShift DifferentialsOther Compensation Programs!Join Our Team: Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Employee Perks!: Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Flexible Scheduling, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Responsibilities:Graduate LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse:Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five rights as applicable.Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.Graduate LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Skills/Competencies:Exceptional customer service skillsProblem-solving skillsStrong decision making abilityProficient computer skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationQualifications:Graduate LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse qualifications:A graduate nurse currently eligible for licensing in the State of New York who possesses an appropriate level of education, training, and experience to fulfill all requirements/duties of the positionAbility to work well with other personnel required.Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.Physical stamina for constant activity required.Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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