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Title:LPN / RN Overnight Shift

ID:5715-1

Department:Nursing

Description

Full Time Position: Night Shift 6:00 pm - 6:30 am$33.00 - $50.00 hr

Benefits Available for Full Time Employees:

+ Generous Paid Time Off Policy

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance (No Cost)

+ Voluntary Life Insurance

+ Other Voluntary Benefits

+ Reimbursement for Professional Development Expenses

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Retirement Program (401k)

+ 8 Paid Holidays

MAIN FUNCTION:

+ Provide high-quality nursing care under RN supervision.

+ Ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

+ Participate in nursing assessments and assist with patient care.

+ Manage medication administration and maintain accurate documentation.

+ Adhere to infection control measures and universal precautions.

+ Support nursing team efficiency.

+ Use assigned information systems as needed.

+ Classified as Essential for emergency closure purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Engage in nursing assessments and obtain shift reports.

+ Document nursing care in clients' EMRs.

+ Manage physician orders; enter medications in MAR, treatments/consultations in day book, MAR, and EMR.

+ Review physician orders with the RN in charge.

+ Maintain infection control records and adhere to precautions.

+ Prepare patients and assist with physical exams.

+ Support a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

+ Assist with record-keeping and annual employee health clearances.

+ Keep Director of Nursing and Clinical Department informed of significant client matters.

+ Attend job-related meetings and in-service education.

+ Inform charge nurse of office supply needs and Nursing Supervisor of medical supply needs.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

+ Perform nursing assessments under RN supervision.

+ Administer medications as ordered, with knowledge of basic pharmacology, nebulizers, PPD placement, and IM injections.

+ Proficient in basic nursing skills: EKGs, diabetic accuchecks, and intoximeter use.

+ Assess and medicate clients for detoxification.

+ Competent in age-specific care for adolescent and geriatric clients.

+ Proficient in EMR systems, Microsoft Outlook, and other information systems.

+ Develop and implement nursing care plans and treatment reviews.

+ Assess clients' psychiatric history and current status.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Current New York State LPN or RN licensure.

+ Current CPR certification.

+ Oxygen Therapy certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

+ Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, and reach.

+ Assist with patient ambulation and transfer as needed.

+ Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

+ Visual acuity required for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness in work assignments and observations.