Licensed Practical Nurse- All Shifts
New York, NY, United States
- Healthcare
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- medication administration
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers medications and treatments according to medical care plans while working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse. The role involves monitoring residents’ behaviors and progress, documenting treatments, and coordinating medication management with the pharmacy and nursing management. The LPN ensures adherence to healthcare regulations and physician orders to provide optimal nursing care on the unit.
Sign On Bonus Up To $20,000
Responsibilities:
The LPN is responsible for administration of all medications and treatments during their shift, according to the established medical and nursing care plan. Works under the direction of the Head/Charge Nurse to provideoptimum nursing care to all residents on the unit.
- Continuously evaluates behavior, symptoms, reactions and 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 to discontinue or 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.




