• Graduate Practical Nurse SNF

    Catholic Health (Buffalo, NY)


    Salary: 24.64-24.64 USD

     

    Facility: Mercy Nursing Facility SNF Post Acute

     

    Shift: Shift 1

     

    Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000

     

    Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

    Hours:

    7:00am-3:00pm

    Summary:

    The Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse administers nursing care to designated residents. Coordinates and supports the activities of the certified nurse assistants and actively participates in the direct care of the resident, by following the specific approaches as stated in the plan of care.

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    + High School diploma or GED

    + Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

    + Candidate is required to complete the NYS permit application on the Office of Professionals website

    + Must pass NYS LPN Exam within 120 days

    EXPERIENCE

    + Must meet all requirements to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)

    + Long term care experience preferred

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    + Strenuous positions: pushing, lifting residents, on feet most of the day

    ENVIRONMENT:

    + May be exposed to disagreeable conditions: odors, communicable diseases, infections, injuries from residents or equipment

    REQNUMBER: 38460