** EXCELLENT BENEFITS ** GREAT TEAM ** NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY **

** ELIGIBLE FOR AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE**

DETAILS:

• Full Time & Part Time Positions
• Day (7am - 3pm), Evening (3pm -11pm), & Night Shift Available (11pm-7am)

Benefits:

• GREAT working culture & team environment!
• PAID TIME OFF
• AFFORDABLE Aetna health insurance plans STARTING AT NO COST for employee coverage and VERY low cost for a family!!
• ENROLL in Health Insurance 1st of the month AFTER start date!!!
• LOW COST dental & vision benefits & addition plan offerings (disability, etc.)
• EDUCATION reimbursement
• 401k savings program with a match!!
• And more! (Free Life Ins, additional plan offerings)

Job Summary:

Amazing opportunity to work in a BEAUTIFUL setting in the rolling hills of North Salem with a *5 Star Rated* Facility in Westchester County known for providing the highest quality care and resident experience. Waterview Hills Campus is home to Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare: Two facilities committed to providing outstanding Subacute Rehab and Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care. Together, these facilities offer patients the best rehab and nursing care they can obtain after their hospital discharge. The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to provide day to day support to the Unit Manager/Charge Nurse/Supervisor, respond appropriately to resident/family needs within the scope of practice and organizes and oversees the assigned unit activities and staff assignments.

• Utilize the nursing process in the care of designated Residents.
• Assure Assessment/Data Collection Documents clinical data on all assigned Residents per regulations.
• Report findings of ongoing changes /concerns to the Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor or Nurse Manager.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic lab/test collections.
• Deliver direct Resident care consistent with the policies and procedures of the Facility.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Deliver care in compliance with Resident’s Rights and federal/state regulations. Identify Resident/Family responses and notifies designate RN in timely manner. If appropriate, consult with other members of the health care team.
• Prepare Resident assignments for Certified Nursing Assistants, considering the category of needs of the Resident and competency of personnel.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills necessary to ensure quality patient care. Interact with Residents, Families, and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.
• Refer problems, which are beyond the scope of LPN authority, ability, and legal practice to the Registered Professional Nurse/Administration.
• Ensure all HIPAA requirements are adhered to. Follow all facility policies and procedures

• LPN may not flush Picc lines, subclavian lines, implant ports or change dressings or draw blood from any of these lines

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of Nursing.
• Licensed and currently registered in New York State as Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Previous experience with geriatric patients is desirable.
• Must have a sincere desire to work with the elderly, chronically ill, and disabled.
• Pharmacological background in theory and supervised clinical experience with medications.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and methods involved in handling of sterile/clean materials and daily hygienic care of residents. Preventing spread of disease by proper disposal of infected material and cleaning of equipment.
• First aid assistance in emergencies, must utilize good judgment in emergency situations.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical, social, and psychological needs of patients.
• Must possess a spirit of cooperation, caring and enthusiasm in order to create an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation, optimal health and growth.

Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, creed, natural origin, sex, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/familial status, civil union/domestic partnership status, veteran/military status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, handicap, actual or perceived disability, pregnancy, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offences, or any other category protected by applicable law. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.