The Homestead LPN Per Diem

Required : NY LPN Licensure BLS

1 year experience as LPN

24 hours per 4 weeks. 2 weekend shifts required.

The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed by adult and geriatric patient group

Provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents. Follows defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Maintains a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff physicians and ancillary staff. Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and Inservice programs. The LPN shall have the ability to provide care to geriatric residents.

Job Duties

• Collects data relevant to residents physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to RN and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Contributes to the creation of a developmentally age appropriate and culturally relevant plan of resident care reflecting nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes involving the resident / family and healthcare team in this process while promoting a healthy safe environment.
• Recommends revisions to the plan of care after evaluation of resident outcomes and indicates the need for referrals to ensure all aspects of the residents care have been addressed. Collaborates with the resident / family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice assuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in Nursing Practice. Participates in the mentoring / orientation of staff. Considers factors related to safety cost and impact in planning in delivery of care. Under the direction of the RN provides leadership in the professional practice setting. Demonstrates knowledge and competency.

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens is reasonably anticipated. Required tasks involve a potential contact with blood body fluids or tissues.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

NY LPN Licensure BLS

Required

Experience serving in an LPN capacity at LTC Facility

Required

Years

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Have you worked at any of the FLH Locations in the last two years (Geneva General Hospital Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital Living Center North Living Center South Finger Lakes Medical PC The Homestead Huntington Living Center)

Question2

If yes how long has it been since you worked there and what location were you at

Question3

Are you willing ready and able to float between departments and locations as long as you have been oriented to that unit population

Question4

Do you have any RTO

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1