LPN
Location: White Plains New York
Description: PearlCare Medical Staffing, LLC. is looking of LPN right now, this job will be placed in New York. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. PEARLCARE MEDICAL STAFFINGIS SEARCHING FOR A LPN
Job Description
7a-3p
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives. The ! Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing nursing practice on the unit under the direction of the Lead Nurse.
POSITION SUMMARY
1 -2 years of experience
Consistently documents all ongoing clinical data on assigned residents as per BAHS standards Promptly and consistently reports findings of data collection to the registered nurse assigned to the resident and other appropriate health care personnel. Reports changes in residents condition or inappropriate resident response to nursing interventions to the registered nurse assigned to the resident and other appropriate health care personnel without delay. Demonstrates knowledge of basic laboratory values by notifying the registered nurse assigned to resident and other appropriate health care personnel of any abnormalities. Provides care to residents as delineated within LPN scope of practice, the New York Stat! e Practice Act and the policies and procedures of BAHS. Accura! tely documents the residents response to nursing intervention in accordance with the resident care plan. Strictly maintains resident privacy and confidentiality at all times according to established policies. Demonstrates skills to perform treatments and procedures necessary to deliver excellent and direct resident care. Responds as required in emergency situations. Seeks appropriate resources on the unit. Utilizes appropriate lines of authority and channels of communication. Refers problems, that are beyond the scope of individual authority, ability and legal practice immediately to RN or supervisor. Reports hazardous situations without delay. Participates actively in unit based PI Program(s). Provides resident and family education as required or directed by the registered nurse. Collaborates with the registered nurse to update and revise the nursing care plan on assigned resident; actively participates in identifying approaches to meet the continuing care needs of the res! ident. Addresses the ages and needs of residents and demonstrates knowledge of clinical interventions. All other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
Experience: One-year prior experience in inpatient psychiatric mental health nursing preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a licensed practical nurse.
Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management and CPR training.
Contact
Keith A.Bruno / Vice President Of Operations
Tel 914.777.9800
Fax 914.777.9801
Send resume to:
keith@pearlcarems.com
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This job starts available on: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:22:18 GMT