Homecare LPN (Per-Diem)
Homecare LPN (Per-Diem)Queens, NY, USA Req #11907 Monday, October 7, 2024PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides skilled nursing to clients including, but not limited to treatment, medication administration, and treatment as directed by Registered Nurse and the Physician’s Plan of care in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
Promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by completes exchanging information with other health professionals regarding patient care issues.
Completes clinical progress notes and follows client care plan as developed by the Registered Nurse and according to Agency policies and procedures.
Documents and reprints all changes in physical and behavioral status, all accidents, incidents, events, and injuries.
Follows agency protocols, policies, and procedures regarding infection control and disposal of biomedical waste.
Attends case conferences, meets with quality improvement coordinator(s), and communicates regularly with the COC as requested.
Provides for client safety; and responds to any signs of neglect or abuse by alerting the COC or PSM immediately.
Regularly updates personnel records and responds to requests made by the HR department.
Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse function(s), and attends mandated in-service classes as required by DOH and Agency policy.
Performs other duties as assigned by a COC, PSC, or PSM.
Experience:
Type of Experience
Required:
Minimum 2 years of experience
Certifications/Licensure:
Required:
Active NYS LPN license
Physical Requirements :
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the job classification. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Rate $50.00
Travel Required Yes
Travel % 100
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Queens, NY, USA