Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Stony Brook University
Location: Stony Brook
Posted on: June 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Position Summary: At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Licensed Practical
Nurses are critical members of our team who diagnose and treat
responses to actual or potential health problems by means of
nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health
teaching and counseling. Incumbents provide care supportive to and
restorative of health and well-being, while adhering to a medical
regimen. The Long Island State Veterans Home operates on a biweekly
payroll system. The work schedules begin on Thursday and end on
Wednesday of each week. Duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse may include the following
but are not limited to: Provides and ensures nursing care to the residents on the
nursing unit within the framework of the medical and nursing care
plan, the policies of the Department and, under the supervision of
a professional nurse. Monitors the residents closely to identify response to
treatments, medication and/or changes in health status. Provides
treatments to the residents according to the medical and nursing
care plan and consistent with the policies of the Department. Prepares and dispenses medication to the residents according to
the medical plan of care and consistent with the policies of the
Department. Directly assists with the residents activities of daily living,
including direct care, observation of status and changes and
supervision of non-professional staff. Documents daily in the residents' progress notes all pertinent
data, information and observations, and assists with weekly,
monthly and annual documentation descriptive of resident status and
care. Communicates immediately all changes and/or incidents to his/her
immediate supervisor and completes required documentation (i.e.
incident/accident reports, infection control reports, twenty four
hour supervisory report, shift report). Maintains policies and procedures relevant to medications
including management of controlled substances. Communicates to supervisor, nursing staff and other departments
and disciplines all pertinent information and changes impacting
resident care. Listens and responds appropriately to concerns or issues
expressed by residents and families. Ensures and provides direct care to the resident that is
consistent with the comprehensive assessment, request of the
resident and the goals of the plan of care. Works closely with other professional and disciplines to ensure
timely and coordinated care. Participates in the Quality Assurance Program of the Department
and serves on committees pertinent to the quality of care of the
residents. Required Qualifications: NYS LPN License. Preferred Qualifications: One year of healthcare experience working with an adult or aging
population in a clinical setting. One year of long term care
experience. Experience using EMR. Working Conditions: Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease,
blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant
elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to
and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and
crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and
pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. Special Notes: The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free
environment. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on
our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the
premises. Essential Position: This position has been designated as an
essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions
performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home
is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are
required to remain at their work location or to report to work. The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all
positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as
necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility. The use of Vacation or Personal Leave accruals during the first
6 months of employment will not be authorized unless prior approval
has been granted by Human Resources. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background
investigation. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must
meet the following requirements: Successfully complete
pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance
from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health
Department, clear a background investigation, submit three (3)
written references, and provide a copy of the required
license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply
with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start
date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of
Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with
a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program dedicated to the care of
honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces,
their spouses and Gold Star parents. Join an organization whose
people make a difference every day and where commitment,
compassion, initiative and leadership are recognized and rewarded.
We care for America's heroes every day. Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer. We are committed to the creation of a diverse
and inclusive campus climate. We encourage protected veterans,
individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply. IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE
UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (631) 632-6161 OR
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (631)
444-4700. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND
SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON
REQUEST BY CALLING(631) 632-6350. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT
THE UNIVERSITY POLICE WEBSITE AT http://www.stonybrook.edu/police. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by
the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form,
that an applicant for employment provide his or her current
compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as
the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
compensation. If such information has been requested from you
before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee
Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. '389578
Keywords: Stony Brook University, New Haven , Licensed Practical Nurse, Other , Stony Brook, Connecticut
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