Job description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Exciting opportunity! Wedgewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is eager to welcome the right candidate to our team as a full-time LPN. The individual must have a love for Geriatrics and work comfortably within a team. Our facility is small and we take pride in our family like setting! Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care to resident and supervise the day-to-day to the nursing operations carried out by CNAs.
***Sign on Bonus*** $1,000 Sign On Bonus after completion of probationary period.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a current and active license to practice as an LPN in NYS.
- Must be in good physical and mental health
- Must be able to effectively communicate with others
- Previous geriatric experience is preferred
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain the safety to the residents at all times.
- Administer medications as directed by the physician orders.
- Change dressings as directed by the physician orders and report all changes in wounds to Nurse Manager and/or Designee.
- Maintain the Daily 24-hour Report.
- Supervise CNAs in the completion of their duties.
- Assist CNAs to help meet the needs of the residents when available (i.e. toileting, call lights, etc.)
- Complete documentation for resident care.
- Perform any other pertinent duties as assigned by the supervisor.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKER TRAITS:
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family
members, visitors and the general public.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills with interdisciplinary team, families, and visitors.
- Must function independently and have flexibility and have the ability to work effectively with resident personal and supporting agencies.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
- Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, and elderly within the facility.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Supervised by: Director of Nursing and Nurse Manager
***Sign on Bonus*** $1,000 Sign On Bonus after completion of probationary period.
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