Archcare
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  • Bronx, NY 10465
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Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN)

Overview

Archcare Program: Archcare at Providence Rest

Sign On Bonus: Up to $20,000

Overview:

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling.

Benefits/Perks:

  • Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
  • Participation in 403 (b)
  • Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
  • Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
  • Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The LPNis responsible foradministration of all medications andtreatments duringtheir shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head/ChargeNurse toprovideoptimumnursing care to all residents on the unit.

  • Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms,reactionsand progress of residents and discusses findings with Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.
  • Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.
  • Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.
  • Discusses the need todiscontinueor change a medication of treatment with the Nurse Manager/ Charge Nurse.
  • Orders prescribed medications, notifies pharmacy of discontinued medications: and ensures accuracy of medications and dosages when received from pharmacy.

Job Type: Full-Time

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Current NY State Practical Nurse License

Education:

  • Associate Degree
  • BSN Preferred

Salary

Salary: $32.8414 per hour

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