LPN Home Health - ArchCare

ArchCare Program: Archcare at Home 

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. 

Responsibilities: 

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. 

• Carries out the Agency’s mission, philosophy, goals and objectives within guidelines of Agency policy and position function. 
• Interprets and implements the Agency’s philosophy to staff and members of the community. 
• Assumes responsibility for assignments given, seeks supervision appropriately, and is accountable for his/her actions by performing within the limits of his/her education and experience. 

• Knows and conforms to the laws governing the practice of a practical nurse and provides nursing care using all elements of the nursing process. 
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and performs nursing procedures and techniques within scope of practice 
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. 
• Represents the Agency at blood pressure clinics to provide screening and health promotion. 
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development. 

• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance/participation in continuing and in-service education programs. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN. 

Salary: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Qualifications: 

• Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse 

Education: 

• Accredited LPN School 

Job Type: Part-Time