Licensed Practical Nurse - SUNSHINE ENTERPRISE USA LLC

Company Overview: Sunshine Enterprise is a top staffing and recruitment firm, serving clients like Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, government, and private equity firms. We value creativity, diversity, and growth, and offer job opportunities for individuals seeking a rewarding career with a company prioritizing employee satisfaction.

Position Summary:

The work involvesresponsibility for performing nursing services in the care and treatment of residents. Direct supervision is received from a Charge Nurse. Supervision may be exercised over Nursing Assistants and unit helpers. Does related work as required.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assists new residents in adjusting to unit, philosophy and goals;

· Report to Charge Nurse any accident or change of condition of resident and documents on progress notes in chart;

· Discusses clinical issues regarding resident care with Charge Nurse;

· Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team to Assist with preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the care plan;

· Observes, records and reports progress or any change in resident's condition;

· Updates the care plan as needed;

· Carries out therapeutic treatments;

· Administers and dispenses medications (with exception of I.V.) to residents, observing for side effects and effectiveness;

· Secures/accounts for control drugs;

· Maintains nursing care and administrative records and reports;

· Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSON CHARACTERISTICS:

· Working knowledge of current nursing practice;

· Skill in the application of current practical nursing procedures and techniques of resident care;

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;

· Dependability, resourcefulness, good observation skills and professionalism;

· Ability to operate medical equipment (e.g., suction machine, oxygen units, vaporizer);

· Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare reports;

· Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

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Key Qualifications & Skills:

· A) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State; or

· B) Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse and a limited permit * to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Possession of license within six months of appointment.

· All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Details: -

Shift hours: days 6:45am-3:15pm, evenings 2:45pm-11:15pm overnights 10:45pm-7:15am

Sunshine Enterprise USA is an “Equal Opportunity Employer—Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons”