Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
Posting
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) I & II
Assisted Living Memory Care - Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center
Shift/hours/days - 11:00am- 11:00pm (12-hour shifts)
Are you looking to make a difference with your life? Are you kind and compassionate? Do you have a "calling" to help others?
Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center is a unique, memory care assisted living community where we care for residents with mild to moderate levels of dementia.
What makes Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center unique? With a maximum of 51 residents, we have a small, beautiful, home-like community with expansive outdoor space. We encourage our residents to be independent while offering a caring and supportive environment. As a member of the Marjorie Doyle family, you will enjoy:
Position Summary: LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) are responsible for medications, treatments, and staff oversight under the direction of the RN. In this position you will bring trust, comfort, and empathy to all resident interactions and make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.
Job Specific Competencies
Principal Responsibilities:
Core Competencies:
Supports the Trinity/SPHP Vision, Mission, Values in all encounters with residents and families
Adheres to the SPHP Code of Conduct
Demonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting basic resident and family needs
Clinical Competencies:
LPNs provide direct and indirect care under the direction of an RN including procedures, treatments, and related duties as assigned and within the NYS Scope of Practice for an LPN.
Resident support - Deliver compassionate, person-centered care while fostering a sense of dignity and independence for each resident.
Medication administration - Conduct daily medication pass with accuracy and care in accordance with physician orders and facility guidelines.
Shift leadership - provide leadership for the care team during your shift, including guidance and support.
Team collaboration - work closely with resident assistants, other nurses, and management in a cooperative, respectful environment.
Documentation - complete required documentation promptly and accurately to support resident care.
Consult with the RN on any changes in a care plan or schedule and communicate with patients and their families about their care plan.
Attends and actively participates in in-servicing, orienting and educational activities.
Education Requirements:
Must be a high school graduate.
Must graduate from a nursing education program acceptable to the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Must be licensed with current registration in New York.
Must be able to:
Stand, walk, and lift for long periods of time
Read and write using medical terminology
Working knowledge of computers including electronic medication administration records, processing of orders, checking email, and preforming required inservicing, along with use of other required applications
Have the visual and auditory acuity adequate to perform observations and patient care
Maintain composure and positivity in a high stress environment
Promote physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident
Work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness
Pay Range: $24.00 - $30.10
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.