LPN Home Care in Horseheads, New York at Bethany Village

Position Overview:

Oversee aspects of care in accordance with physician's orders, resident, and family needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coach & lead those staff members reporting to LPN - work as one 'Team' to keep things running smoothly.
• Responsible for dispensing medications to residents.
• Charting & paperwork - Ensures all reporting requirements are met and completes all required paperwork; i.e. infection control, accident/incident reports, etc.
• Sterile technique / aseptic technique.
• Skin assessment, decubitus care, dressings / irrigations, catheterization, topical applications.

Basic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with issues that arise while on duty.
• Assist with wing staff evaluations.
• Assist with physician orders.
• Working with residents and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent supervisory skills and ability to be a good listener are beneficial to successful performance in this position.
• Ability to practice choice theory may also be required.
• Must be able to communicate with staff, residents, and the families of the residents.
• Resident-focused at all times, while acting as a pleasant professional is essential.
• Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.

This description is intended to provide a summary of the major duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all the work requirements.

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Full job descriptions available in HR. Bethany Village is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Education Required:

• LPN license

Experience Required:

• Dispensing meds and medical aspects.
• Previous long-term care or home care experience preferred.