Local Contract LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
hace 26 días
Jamaica
Equiliem is seeking a LPN / LVN Long Term Care for a local contract job in Jamaica, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Long Term Care, • Discipline: LPN / LVN, • Start Date: 01/19/2026, • Duration: 52 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Local Contract Nights - FT - 5 x 8 Duties/Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Practical Nurse will be involved in the treatment of residents. • Provide care and service to a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 Veterans., • Supervise C.N.A in Resident Care., • Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance as needed., • Monitor residents' physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to the RN or physician., • Assist residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, ensuring safety and the use of assistive devices.Clinical Responsibilities, • Perform vital signs, weight checks, and assist C.N.A with ADL care such as feeding and weight measurement., • Administer medications (oral, topical, injectable, inhaled) as prescribed and document accurately., • Provide wound care, including dressing changes, skin assessments, and preventive skin care., • Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum, blood via finger stick) for lab testing., • Monitor and report lab values and diagnostic results to the RN or physician., • Insert, maintain, and monitor urinary catheters, IVs (depending on state regulations), and feeding tubes., • Administer oxygen therapy and monitor residents on oxygen.Communication & Documentation, • Document all care provided, observations, and resident changes in the medical record promptly., • Communicate effectively with the RN, Providers, residents, and designated representatives within the scope of practice., • Report resident status changes or changes in condition immediately to the supervising RN or physician., • Participate in shift hand-off reports to ensure continuity of care.Supervision & Delegation, • Supervise and direct CNAs in daily resident care tasks., • Ensure CNAs follow care plans and report concerns., • Perform skin observation during showers and pre/post dialysis; report and document any abnormalities to the RN., • Provide feedback, support, and guidance to C.N.As.Care Planning, • Assist in reviewing and updating resident care plans under RN supervision., • Participate in care conferences with interdisciplinary team members., • Implement interventions in accordance with care plans and physician orders.Emergency Response, • Recognize and respond promptly to medical emergencies with RN prompt notification for assessment (falls, seizures, cardiac/respiratory distress)., • Assist in performing CPR and first aid as required., • Contact RN, physician, or emergency services when necessary.Resident Advocacy & Support, • Promote dignity, respect, and resident rights in all care activities., • Provide emotional support to residents and families., • Educate residents and families about health needs, medications, and care routines (within scope).
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