Part Time - LPN

Part time - LPN
Summary of Position:
St. Pius X Residence for Retired Priests located in Lake Ronkonkoma is seeking a partl-time LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for Retired Priests in a professional and considerate manner. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care while remaining patient and calm. Hours per week (varied shifts):
8am-4pm Sat.
3pm-11pm Sat, Sun
11pm-7am Sat Sun

Part time hours is no more than 28 / per week

Duties and Responsibilities:
•Record a patient's medical history accurately.
•Supervision of CNA staff; responsible for control
medication counts.
•Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.
•Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications, etc.
•Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
•Assist patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing, etc.
•Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas, etc., clean and dress wounds, and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
•Completes all documentation MAR / EMAR nursing notes immediately following administration of care.
•Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
•Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
•Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort, and release instructions.
•Communicate with PCP, and other health care providers to apprise of change in condition, emergent situations.
•Ensures all medications are ordered in timely manner for pharmacy.

Requirements:
•High School or equivalent
•Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
•BLS Certification (Preferred)
•Current and valid Nursing License.
•Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and
work in a multidisciplinary team.
•Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures.
•Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
•Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology.
•Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Compassionate and able to handle stress.
•Fully COVID vaccinated (must provide proof) and will comply with any /all future vaccination requirements.
•Fully complies with all DOH / Catholic Health requirements concerning standard precautions.

Other duties as assigned. Please email your cover letter and resume in word format as an email attachment. Please note Full Time CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT / HHA POSITION in subject of e-mail to:
St. Pius X Residence, 310 Cenacle Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Email: [email protected] - Fax: 631-608-2624 - or call office at 631-608-2622