LPN

LPN: St Francis Commons, Oswego, NY

Job duties/Responsibilities

• (Adhere to scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nursing per New York State regulatory guidelines.)
• Adhere to agency policy and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all agency related and client information.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, Quality Improvement activities and other meetings as requested.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor or designee.
• Provides direct client care according to the therapeutic plan under the direct supervision of the Nursing Field Supervisor/Director of Patient Services.
• Provides appropriate information to assist the RN in the preparation and maintenance of an effective plan of care.
• Reinforces instruction given to the client/family by the RN or physician.
• May administer prescribed medications to clients under specific policy of the agency.
• Performs selected prescribed treatments and nursing measures for the client in home care after demonstrating skill to the Nursing Field Supervisor or Director of Patient Services.
• Notifies the RN of significant findings or changes in the client's physical and/or mental condition.
• Documents on official records reflecting the client's condition and response to medications, treatments and nursing tasks.
• Adherence to LPN scope of practice limitations, i.e., inability to perform nursing assessments, but may report to an agency RN on any patient observations noted.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Educational requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current valid New York State license and registration as a Practical Nurse.
• Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience, preferred.

Additional requirements

• Ability to comprehend and communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work.
• Ability to relate to a diverse and multi-cultural population.
• Ability to be flexible and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to function autonomously, to make decision, to problem solve, and to manage emergency situations in the home.
• Ability to successfully complete a Competency and Proficiency Test and skills evaluation appropriate for the position upon hiring and annually thereafter.
• Pass a physical examination and immunization requirements after being offered employment and a health assessment annually thereafter.
• Possess a valid driver's license and has a car available for work use. 10. Able to lift 50-pounds, be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull, climb, reach, lift and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities