LPN

Job Details: Job Location: Katherine Luther Residential - CLINTON, NY, Salary Range: $29.42 - $32.36Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Position Scope:   Under the direction of the Unit Manager/Supervisor, will assist with day to day clinical management, medication administration, and treatment administration.  Responsibilities:  Provide, assist, and monitor other team members to provide high quality nursing care using a holistic and person centered approach.   Be sensitive to the changing and ongoing needs of residents, families, and other caregivers.  Monitor care delivered to ensure the plan of care is being upheld and remains appropriate to resident needs.   Follows facility policy and procedure for clinical and infection control practices.  Liaise with medical and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.  Provide support to the Unit Manager/Supervisor, bringing to their attention any matters they should be aware of e.g., accident and incidents, change in resident condition, etc.  Contribute to the implementation and ongoing adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care.  Provide therapeutic treatments and procedures as ordered by medical staff e.g., medication administration, wound care, obtaining lab specimens, etc.  Update the appropriate medical staff with change in resident condition, laboratory results, resident/family concerns, etc.  Update family/responsible party with change in resident conditions, incident and accidents, etc.  Follow up with acutely ill residents, residents with a recent incident, and those with change in condition on a daily basis to ensure improvement. If decline is noted update medical and Supervisor.  Communicates and collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to maintain quality care.  Participate in Team Member meetings.  Maintain medical records in accordance with facility policy.  Assist in maintaining unit equipment, supplies, and inventory.  Promptly report equipment/maintenance problems to relevant individuals.  Attends in-services to keep current, knowledgeable, and remain compliant with requirement of mandatories.   On any scheduled shift, you may be required to work past your regularly scheduled hours as directed by your Supervisor.   Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice. Qualifications: Qualifications/Education/Experience:    Graduate of an accredited nursing curriculum    Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)