Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Ithaca, NY
Full Time & Part Time | Days, Evenings, and Nights!
Pay Rate up to $40/hr + Shift Differential
Turn Compassion into a Career – Become an LPN at Cayuga!
At Cayuga, compassion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe great care starts with great people like you! If you’re an LPN who takes pride in helping others live their best life, we’d love to welcome you to our Cayuga family!
Our mission is to provide people in our community with healthcare, customer services, support & employment to achieve their individual best quality of life.
Cayuga is looking for motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join a great team. Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 144-bed skilled nursing &
rehabilitation center situated on the west bank of beautiful Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY.
Responsibilities
This position manages the daily clinical regimen of each resident. LPNs implement and evaluate the care of residents ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.
Assists in planning and implementing the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members.
Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility’s mission.
Documents accurately per policy on residents in a change in condition or on 24 hour report, on an ordered documentation such as behavior, pain, sleep, functionally mobility, stop and watch, Medicare look back as well as required admission, lateral transfer, or discharge documentation.
Observes for changes in the resident’s condition and suggests nursing needs. Obtains vital signs, lung sounds and other needed clinical data, notifies on duty facility supervisor and medical on any new changes in condition with also having appropriate documentation in resident record so that appropriate action can be taken
Ability to adequately monitor, treat and report resident pain whether physical or emotional, verbal or nonverbal. Demonstrates knowledge of symptoms of pain and depression.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques checks for available prn’s and administers appropriately as well as monitors for and documents/reports effectiveness.
Administers medications safely and per policy, follows the medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates competency in medication administration per regulations. Utilizes prn medication when needed.
Requirements
Valid New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certification
1 or more year of experience is preferred
Current CPR certification
LPN Benefits:
Competitive Pay Rates: Up to $40/hr with shift differentials
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance,
Financial Security: Retirement Savings Plan
Work-Life Balance & Wellness: PTO, Sick Time and Paid Holidays!
Career Advancement Opportunities:Ongoing Trainings and Development
Supportive Culture: Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment
