Licensed Practical Nurse Float Pool In-House Agency

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time Temporary FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Varied with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7-3,3-11, or 11-7

Summary:

As part of the In House Agency, the associate will work in any Catholic Health facilities Long Term Care facility to cover vacancies and absences. The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to designated residents under the direction of a registered nurse. Coordinates and supports the activities of the certified nurse assistants and actively participates in the direct care of the resident, by following the specific approaches as stated in the plan of care.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

• Currently registered in New York State as a Licensed Practical Nurse

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three (3) months of long term care experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Strong written and Verbal communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Strenuous positions: pushing, lifting residents, on feet most of the day

ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions: odors, communicable diseases, infections, injuries from residents or equipment