The mission of Marymount Convent is to foster the flourishing of individual and community life for the sisters who reside there. To help us fulfill our Mission, we are currently looking for an experienced per-diem LPN to join our dedicated team.
Job Title: Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Responsibilities:
- LPN administers proper medication and treatment; monitor medication doses and Sisters’ response.
- Makes rounds to ascertain the needs of the Sisters are met.
- Observes the Nursing Assistants to ensure quality nursing care is rendered.
- Reports any changes in Sisters’ baseline, including behavior, complaints, physical symptoms, skin alterations, response to medication or treatment, etc. to the Director of Nursing.
- LPN notifies the Coordinator/Director of Nursing of any emergency.
- Reviews the orders from the physician, note and implement any medication and treatment changes.
- In the absence of the medical scheduler, the LPN makes and changes appointments with physicians and therapists.
- Participates in person-centered care and ensures quality nursing care.
- Collects, tracks, and maintains the Sisters’ medical charts as appropriate; records any new data.
- LPN communicates regularly with the Convent pharmacy to ensure all Sisters receive their medications as ordered.
Qualifications:
- Current NYS LPN license.
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in a Long Term Care or geriatric setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of patience, empathy and compassion.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the team alongside others.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- clinical nursing: 2 years (Required)
- Geriatrics or Long Term Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person