LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
Penn Yan, NY
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Licensed Practical Nurse
Penn Yan 14527
14 Weeks

Short Description:
LPN Full Time 40 hours
Required: NY LPN Licensure, BLS (AHA or RQI only)
1 year experience as LPN,

FT Days and Evenings (shifts will be scheduled as needed) 5x8 per week
EOW and Holiday required
Holiday required

Complete Description:
Education: Must have High School Diploma or GED
Under the direction of the licensed nursing personnel, performs direct and indirect designated resident care within the scope of practice as defined by the certification. 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.

Job Functions:
-Resident's ADL's needs are met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures within a safe and comfortable environment; including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, elimination/toileting needs, turning/positioning, skin care, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.
-Resident's environment and safety to be maintained as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures; including answering call lights and alarms promptly, provision of safety mats and low beds, restraint use under the direction of Nursing, maintaining cleanliness of unit, behavior and fall prevention, appropriate use of and monitoring for malfunctioning equipment, etc. Documentation completed per protocol.
-Resident's nutritional needs will be met as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including meal delivery, tray preparation, adaptive equipment, feeding, nourishments, etc. Resident's preferences and choices shall be honored. Documentation completed per protocol.
-Resident's rehabilitative (restorative and maintenance) needs are met as outlined in plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures, including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment and use of assistive devices. Documentation completed per protocol.
-Resident's rights, refusals, and concerns are reported to Charge and/or Supervising Nurse in a timely fashion in accordance with policies and procedures. Changes in resident physical, emotional and psychosocial status are identified and reported to Charge Nurse promptly.

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move One (1) Year experience in LTC capacity Required 1 Years

Questions:
Question 1
Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years? (Geneva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Living Center North, Living Center South, Finger Lakes Medical PC, The Homestead, Huntington Living Center)
Question 2
If yes, how long has it been since you worked there?
Question 3
Do you have any RTO?
Question 4
Do you have any special scheduling requests?

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