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 the Head or Charge Nurse. They continuously monitor residents' conditions, document treatments, and coordinate medication management with healthcare staff and pharmacies. The LPN ensures accurate adherence to policies, physician orders, and health regulations to provide optimal nursing care during their shifts.
Sign On Bonus Up To $10,000
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.




