Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ElderONE North Park (Part-Time, Days or Evenings) 

Department: Home Care

Location:  2066 Hudson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule: Day and Evening Shifts: (Days 7:00am to 3:30pm, Evenings 3:00pm to 11:30pm), every other weekend required.

SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care, usually under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Conducts and documents a thorough observation of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
•Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
•Provides routine nursing services for patients as directed by the RN.
•Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
•Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
•Provides regular patient status updates to the appropriate personnel.
•Attends and participates in department/facility meetings as required.
•Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
•Maintains clinical competency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SKILLS  

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.   

• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.   

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• 1 year experience

• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.