Exciting LPN Roles Available in Albion Now!

SUPERVISION: Nurse Manager.
Day, Night, Overnight, Weekends. LPN is responsible for related services for each patient and appropriate linkage to internal/external services. The LPN will participate in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings when necessary to inform the clinical team about medical issues, under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
DUTIES:
The following are common duties which include but are not limited to:
Recording the patient’s history
Giving medication as prescribed by the physician
Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
Giving injections of medications
Providing immunizations
Entering information into computer systems
Ensuring patients and families understand release instructions
Providing oversight to Technicians
Monitoring fluid/food intake and output
Moving patients safely
Observing patient reactions to medications
Observing patient mental health status
Providing emotional support
Assisting with patient daily needs

EDUCATION - QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New York. Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Must have a current CPR/First Aid/BLS certificate or obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Must display the use of appropriate independent judgment to determine the appropriate course of action in resolving problems and in emergencies. Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary, culturally diverse setting with clients, families, staff and regulatory agencies. Experience in substance abuse/mental health environment preferred, but will consider recent nursing school graduate. Must have excellent customer service skills. In general, individual state practice acts require that the LPN must work under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician, or in some states, pharmacists, podiatrists, or others.
The LPN will protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the company’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
The LPN may access protected health information (PHI) and other patent information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other operations. Basic computer skills in word processing, e-mail, and Internet use, and experience with electronic health record. Must be free from active addiction and non program participant. Valid NYS license and method of transportation necessary. This is an hourly nonexempt job.
A $3 per hour shift differential is available for overnights 7p-7a.