Local Contract LPN / LVN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care
Jamaica, NY
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job title - LPN / LVN
Location - Jamaica, NY 11434
Shift - Day, Evening & Nights
Duration - 12 months

Job description -
Duties/Responsibilities:

This includes nut not limited to the following:

• LPN Tasks and Duties in the Facility( Provide care and service to minimum of 20 and maximum of 40 Veterans)
• Supervise C.N.A in Resident Care Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance as needed.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the RN or physician.
• Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, ensuring safety and use of assertive devices.
• Clinical Responsibilities Perform vital signs, weight checks, and assist C.N.A with ADL care such as feeding weight measurement
• Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable, inhaled) as prescribed and document accurately.
• Provide wound care, including dressing changes, skin assessments, and preventive skin care.
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum, blood via finger stick) for lab testing.
• Monitor and report lab values and diagnostic results to the RN or physician.
• Insert, maintain, and monitor urinary catheters, IVs (depending on state regulations), and feeding tubes.
• Administer oxygen therapy and monitor residents on oxygen.
• Communication & Documentation Document all care provided, observations, and resident changes in the medical record promptly.
• Communicate effectively with the RN, & Providers, residents, and designated representative within scope of LPN
• Report resident status changes of change in condition immediately to the supervising RN or physician.
• Participate in shift hand off reports to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervision & Delegation Supervise and direct CNAs in daily resident care tasks.
• Ensure CNAs follow care plans and report concerns.
• Perform skin observation during shower and pre/post dialysis report and document any abnormality to RN
• Provide feedback, support, and guidance to C.N.As
• Care Planning Assist in reviewing, and updating resident care plans under RN supervision.
• Participate in care conferences with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implement interventions in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
• Emergency Response Recognize and respond promptly to medical emergencies with RN prompt notification for assessment (falls, seizures, cardiac/respiratory distress).
• Assist in Perform CPR and first aid as required.
• Contact RN, physician, or emergency services when necessary.
• Resident Advocacy & Support Promote dignity, respect, and resident rights in all care activities.
• Provide emotional support to residents and families.
• Educate residents and families about health needs, medications, and care routines (within LPN scope).