NYC Health + Hospital Corporation
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Nursing Home
Brooklyn, New York•Full-time
up to $60,182 annually
up to $60,182 annually
About the Job
About NYC Health + Hospitals
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. At NYC Health + Hospitals- Post Acute Care. our Skilled Nursing Facilities provide 24-hour care for individuals in need of short-term, long-term care or hospice care. Our facilities are rated as a Best Nursing Home by US News and World Report.
NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located in central Brooklyn. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson’s and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care.
Job Description:
- Assists RN in admission procedure and participates in the planning, implementing and evaluation nursing care.
- Sets priorities and delivers directs care to meet the needs of the assigned residents.
- Provide medications, treatments and perform nursing procedures safely. Document per policy and procedure in resident’s medical record.
- Participate in discharge regime and provide necessary teaching to resident and family on a regular basis.
- Demonstrate safety awareness and follow protocol for fire, disaster, infection control and other environment of care practices.
- Maintain competency and proficiency in nursing resident care standards. Attend all mandatory classes, and participate in the continuing education program and other appropriate learning experiences.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and other committees as assigned.
- Performs other related duties.
- Supervise Nursing Aides as directed and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
NYC Health and Hospitals offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week.
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans.
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees.
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts.
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.
- Multiple employee discounts programs.