Licensed Practical Nurse- All Shifts
Terence Cardinal Cooke Health
New York, NY, 10029, USA
New York, NY, 10029, USA
- Healthcare
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN
- medication administration
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers medications and treatments according to medical and nursing care plans, working under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. They monitor and evaluate patient behavior and symptoms, reporting progress to the Nurse Manager. The LPN also ensures accurate medication documentation and coordinates pharmacy orders to maintain proper patient care.
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.




