LPN
Sunharbor Manor Nursing Home, Roslyn Heights, NY, United States
Major Duties and Responsibilities
To provide direct nursing care to the residents, including treatments, under the medical direction of the resident’s attending physician. To supervise the day-to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Qualifications
Must have a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in New York State.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Completed a practical nursing program approved by the New York State Education Department and have a valid NYS LPN license.
Previous experience in skilled setting a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures established by the facility.
Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel in planning the shift services, programs, and activities.
Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Maintain the daily report.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record as per facility policy.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician as per facility policy and procedure.
Ensure that controlled drug records are accurate for your shift. Count controlled drugs with oncoming shift.
Participate in the orientation of new employees to your shift, the policies and procedures applicable to the job position and duties.
Attend and participate in in‑service education programs.
Monitor nursing personnel to ensure safety standards, and infection control policies and procedures are followed.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Know and comply with and ensure all personnel respect resident’s rights.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
Able to communicate with residents and personnel.
Able to remain calm under stress.
Able to read and write English.
Implementation of Basic Nursing Care
Assesses basic physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
Collects data for admissions assessment.
Develops and updates resident’s comprehensive care plans.
Assists residents with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self‑care.
Safely performs therapeutic nursing techniques and skills as per clinical assessment.
Provides nursing care in conformance with established standards and policies and in keeping with medical regimen.
Maintains accurate and complete records of observation of residents, nursing care provided and the resident’s response to care.
Teaches residents and significant others good health habits and documents accordingly.
Administers medications safely.
Transcribes doctor’s orders accurately on MAR.
Coordinates medication administration accurately.
Charts medications accurately.
Makes significant resident observations and communicates these to the health care team.
Maintains resident confidentiality.
Supports the resident in their expression of quality of life, resident’s rights and resident dignity.
Charge Nurse Responsibilities
Manage the care of residents on the unit.
Recognize and respond to changes in resident’s conditions in a timely manner.
Communicate with the doctor regarding changes in resident’s condition and accept telephone medical orders.
Maintain standards for compliance with NYS DOH LTC survey and participate in survey process.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team resident assessment meetings.
Complete incident reports and contribute to investigations as necessary.
Assign personnel and direct day‑to‑day unit function.
Participate in the documentation of monthly summaries and other documentation specific to long‑term care.
Report unit and resident conditions and seek guidance from the nurse manager and supervisor.
Sunharbor Manor is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Sunharbor Manor makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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To provide direct nursing care to the residents, including treatments, under the medical direction of the resident’s attending physician. To supervise the day-to‑day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Qualifications
Must have a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in New York State.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Completed a practical nursing program approved by the New York State Education Department and have a valid NYS LPN license.
Previous experience in skilled setting a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures established by the facility.
Meet with assigned nursing staff and support personnel in planning the shift services, programs, and activities.
Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Maintain the daily report.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Receive telephone orders from physicians and record as per facility policy.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician as per facility policy and procedure.
Ensure that controlled drug records are accurate for your shift. Count controlled drugs with oncoming shift.
Participate in the orientation of new employees to your shift, the policies and procedures applicable to the job position and duties.
Attend and participate in in‑service education programs.
Monitor nursing personnel to ensure safety standards, and infection control policies and procedures are followed.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Know and comply with and ensure all personnel respect resident’s rights.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
Able to communicate with residents and personnel.
Able to remain calm under stress.
Able to read and write English.
Implementation of Basic Nursing Care
Assesses basic physical, emotional and social needs of residents.
Collects data for admissions assessment.
Develops and updates resident’s comprehensive care plans.
Assists residents with activities of daily living and encourages appropriate self‑care.
Safely performs therapeutic nursing techniques and skills as per clinical assessment.
Provides nursing care in conformance with established standards and policies and in keeping with medical regimen.
Maintains accurate and complete records of observation of residents, nursing care provided and the resident’s response to care.
Teaches residents and significant others good health habits and documents accordingly.
Administers medications safely.
Transcribes doctor’s orders accurately on MAR.
Coordinates medication administration accurately.
Charts medications accurately.
Makes significant resident observations and communicates these to the health care team.
Maintains resident confidentiality.
Supports the resident in their expression of quality of life, resident’s rights and resident dignity.
Charge Nurse Responsibilities
Manage the care of residents on the unit.
Recognize and respond to changes in resident’s conditions in a timely manner.
Communicate with the doctor regarding changes in resident’s condition and accept telephone medical orders.
Maintain standards for compliance with NYS DOH LTC survey and participate in survey process.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team resident assessment meetings.
Complete incident reports and contribute to investigations as necessary.
Assign personnel and direct day‑to‑day unit function.
Participate in the documentation of monthly summaries and other documentation specific to long‑term care.
Report unit and resident conditions and seek guidance from the nurse manager and supervisor.
Sunharbor Manor is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Sunharbor Manor makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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