Immediate
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) contract opportunities with our skilled nursing facility in Highland, NY. LPNs with experience administering medications preferred.
Pay Rate: $40.00/hr (Local candidate rate and travel pay package available)
Available Work Schedules
- Day Shift (7:00am - 3:30pm)
- Evening Shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm)
- Every other weekend expected
- 32 hours per week guaranteed / opportunity for additional shifts
Contract Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: 13 week assignment (possible extensions)
Job Details
- Provides nursing care to the residents on the nursing unit within the framework of the medical and nursing care plan, the policies of the Department and, under the supervision of a professional nurse.
- Monitors the residents closely to identify response to treatments, medication and/or changes in health status.
- Provides treatments to the residents according to the medical and nursing care plan and consistent with the policies of the Department.
- Prepares and dispenses medication to the residents according to the medical plan of care and consistent with the policies of the Department.
- Directly assists with the resident's activities of daily living, including direct care, observation of status and changes and supervision of non-professional staff.
Qualifications
- Valid LPN License
- One year of healthcare experience working with an adult or aging population in a clinical setting preferred
- One year of long term care experience preferred
