LPN

Description POSITION TITLE: LPN POSITION REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager Sign-On Bonus $1,500-$2,500 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, provides nursing care to ensure client receives optimum, quality, cost effective care. POSITION DESCRIPTION Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism, cooperation, respect, and dignity in all communication/interaction with clients, their families, and colleagues. Facilitates the orderly performance of the agencys functions by observing policies and standards of conduct. Assist clients to ensure the prescribed plan of care is followed. Administer medication in conformance with policy and procedures. Observe each client for possible signs of intoxication prior to dispensing. Observe each client for possible medication side effects and notifies NM/designee immediately. Maintains accurate accounting of all medication received and dispensed. Document and maintain client medical records adhering to institutional and regulatory agency mandates. Performs tasks and responsibilities within the framework of casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive to or restorative care under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Performs duties and tasks within their scope of practice Role model for staff and clients All other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager. Maintain good working relationships with all employees. Participate in Job Training and Education Programs, Meetings and Committees. Attend mandatory in-service annually. Participate in various committees and meetings as requested. Attend seminars to further professional development. JOB COMPETENCY Current NYS LPN License Current NYS Infection Control Certificate Minimum one year experience as