LPN Night Shift

The Caswood Group has an immediate opening for overnight LPNs for a local residential home for medically fragile residents ages 12-22. Nights Only (10pm-8:00am).

Job Description is as follows:

• 8 residents (co-ed ranging from 12-22 years old) with complex medical needs and whom require complete hands on care
• In need of someone to distribute medications on the overnights (10pm-8am)
• Notifies or ensures notification of medical services of new orders, takes phone orders and transcribes and institutes medical orders on a timely basis
• Ensures clinical update to staff via resident care records, interim care plans, shift‐to‐shift report, report sheet, clinical meetings, and staff meetings
• Promotes positive and therapeutic environment for care and service for residents, patients, families, guests and personnel
• Competitive Pay

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of two years experience as a LPN
• BLS
• Current NYS Nursing License, Active and in good standing
• Meets professional nursing standards and pertinent local, state, and federal requirements
• Federal background check, Drug screen, Agility test, Physical statement/annual health update, MMR & PPD
• Strong clinical communication Skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and record keeping
• Physical Requirements
• Must possess reliable transportation and be able to travel to and from work
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to sufficiently move equipment without assistance. Must be able to sustain prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting. Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions, such as, possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases