Licensed Practical Nurse / Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time Night

Position Summary:

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Licensed Practical Nurses / Graduate Licensed Practical Nurses are critical members of our team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health teaching and counseling. Incumbents provide care supportive to and restorative of health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen.

Duties of a Licensed Practical Nurse/Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse may include the following but are not limited to:

• Provides and ensures nursing care to the residents on the nursing unit within the framework of the medical and nursing care plan, the policies of the Department and, under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Monitors the residents closely to identify response to treatments, medication and/or changes in health status. Provides treatments to the residents according to the medical and nursing care plan and consistent with the policies of the Department.
• Prepares and dispenses medication to the residents according to the medical plan of care and consistent with the policies of the Department.
• Directly assists with the residents activities of daily living, including direct care, observation of status and changes and supervision of non-professional staff.
• Documents daily in the residents' progress notes all pertinent data, information and observations, and assists with weekly, monthly and annual documentation descriptive of resident status and care.
• Communicates immediately all changes and/or incidents to his/her immediate supervisor and completes required documentation (i.e. incident/accident reports, infection control reports, twenty four hour supervisory report, shift report).
• Maintains policies and procedures relevant to medications including management of controlled substances.
• Communicates to supervisor, nursing staff and other departments and disciplines all pertinent information and changes impacting resident care.
• Listens and responds appropriately to concerns or issues expressed by residents and families.
• Ensures and provides direct care to the resident that is consistent with the comprehensive assessment, request of the resident and the goals of the plan of care.
• Works closely with other professional and disciplines to ensure timely and coordinated care.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Program of the Department and serves on committees pertinent to the quality of care of the residents.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees to the nursing unit and the clinical in-service of non-professional staff.
• Working Conditions:
• Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Required Qualifications:

1. A license and current registration to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR
2. A limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State; OR
3. An application on file for a limited permit to practice as a practical nurse in New York State. (You must be appointed immediately following graduation from an approved school of practical nursing in New York State to qualify under this option.)

Note: If you are appointed with either qualification "2" or "3", you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued or steps will be taken to remove you from the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of healthcare experience working with an adult or aging population in a clinical setting. One year of long term care experience. Experience using EMR.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Special Notes:

The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free environment. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. 

This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 

Essential Position: This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work.

The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility.

The use of Vacation or Personal Leave accruals during the first 6 months of employment will not be authorized unless prior approval has been granted by Human Resources.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screening.
• Submit three (3) written references. 
• Provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s).

Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative and leadership are recognized and rewarded. We care for America's heroes every day.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Job Number:

2303098

Official Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (Civil Service)

Job Field

: Nursing

Primary Location

: US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: Nursing

Schedule

: Full-time 

Shift

:Night Shift Shift Hours: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am Pass Days: Every Other Weekend, Variable

Posting Start Date

: Aug 4, 2023

Posting End Date

: Ongoing

Salary:SG-10

Salary Grade:SG10

SBU Area:Long Island State Veterans Home

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