ArchCare

Licensed Practical Nurse

ArchCare  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  20 days ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan.
  • Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provide optimum nursing care to all residents on the unit.
  • Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions, and progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
  • Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.
  • Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
  • Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
  • Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.

Qualifications:

  • Current NY State Licensed Practical Nurse

Education:

  • Accredited LPN School
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About ArchCare

ArchCare is the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York and one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic healthcare systems. ArchCare provides quality care to thousands of people of all faiths through its home and community-based and residential care programs, including long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, home care, nursing home alternatives, hospice, assisted living, an acute care specialty hospital and health and social services for people with Huntington’s disease, HIV/AIDS, developmental disabilities and other specialized care needs.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1899
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