Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Homes - NYC Health + Hospital Corporation
New York, NY 10035
About the Job
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: (Primary Purpose of Position) As a member of the nursing team and under the supervision of a
Registered Professional Nurse, provides supportive nursing care to residents within an assigned unit; performs a wide variety of resident care activities and supportive services for assigned residents.
Registered Professional Nurse, provides supportive nursing care to residents within an assigned unit; performs a wide variety of resident care activities and supportive services for assigned residents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (List in order of importance to role and me spent on function)
- Interacts with all persons (including residents, family members/visitors, workforce members, volunteers, vendors, and others) based on the organization’s ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion,
- Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).
- Administers nursing care to residents as assigned.
- Assists RN in admission process, daily care, discharge process, and participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Administers medications, treatments, and performs nursing procedures in a safe, competent, and timely manner. Documents in the resident’s medical record per policy and procedure.
- Ensures care and services rendered are recorded in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reports resident change in condition, pain, discomfort, concerns, and other responses to the
- Registered Nurse/supervisor in a timely manner.
- Reinforces, supports, and provides health care instructions to residents and their families/healthcare representative.
- Participates with other team members in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and other resident activities.
- Observes, records, and reports resident’s vital signs, symptoms, and general condion to the appropriate individuals(s) based on facility policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, adverse events (code management, elopement), infection control, and other safety practices.
- Maintains competency and proficiency in nursing care standards. Aends all mandatory classes, and participate in the continuing Educaton program and other appropriate learning experiences.
- Completes all assigned mandatory Educaton/in-services in a timely manner.
- Participate in performance improvement activates and other committees as assigned.
- Fosters an environment that is safe, caring, and promotes the well-being of residents, including abuse/neglect prevention, person-centered care planning and delivery, and serves as an advocate for resident’s/family needs.
- Reports any knowledge of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation immediately based on policy and procedure.
- Assists in the unit-based training of new/novice licensed practical nurses as assigned by the Registered
- Nurse/Nurse Educator.
- Performs other nursing functions related to resident care and nursing service, as delegated by the
- Nursing Service Administration.
- Adheres to the facility’s dress code and code of conduct.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
- NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs
Source : NYC Health + Hospital Corporation
