• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    ArchCare • Staten Island, NY 10304

    Job #2810003338

  • Overview:

    Overview:

    ArchCare

    cares for people of 

    all 

    ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – 

    at home, in the community and in nursing homes

    . As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. 

    To us,

    it’s

    a privilege and our calling.

    Benefits/Perks:

    • Includes

      accrued

      vacation days, sick days, and holidays.

    • Participation in 403 (b)

    • Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance

    • Discounted membership: Plum Benefits

    • Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax

      dollars

    Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities:

    The LPN

    is responsible for

    administration of all medications and

    treatments during

    their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head

    /Charge

    Nurse to

    provide

    optimum

    nursing care to all residents on the unit.

    • Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms,

      reactions

      and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.

    • Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.

    • Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.

    • Discusses the need to

      discontinue

      or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.

    • Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.

    Job Type:

    Per Diem

    Salary:$35.5987

    Qualifications:

    Qualifications:

    • Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse 

    Education:

    • Accredited LPN School

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