Nurse

RN - 32 Hrs., Evenings  (Full Time) Department: Health Services Full-time, 32 hours/week, 2:45 pm – 11:15 pm, every other weekend plus 3 additional shifts during the week.  Must have current licensure by the State of New York as a Registered Nurse. Experience in long-term care setting preferred, successful candidate will also possess good observation, documentation and communication skills as well as a strong desire to work with elderly residents in a team centered skilled nursing environment. Successful candidate will also display leadership skills. Works as a staff nurse as needed to carry out MD orders for medications and treatments. Notes condition changes in residents and reports to Nurse Manager and MD as appropriate. Serves as charge nurse and relief facility supervisor, directs CNA and LPN staff to ensure smooth functioning of the skilled nursing unit. Assists staff with care needs of residents including bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring. Works with interdisciplinary staff to ensure that residents are functioning at their optimal level of independence.  Applications accepted until position is filled. LPN - 16 or 32 Hrs., Day and Nights  (Full Time/Part Time) Department: Health Services Must have current licensure by the State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Experience in long-term care setting preferred, successful candidate will also possess good organization, observation, documentation, hands on care and communication skills as well as a strong desire to work with elderly residents in a team oriented skilled nursing facility.  Familiarity/expertise in using electronic medical record preferred.  Carries out MD orders for medications. Notes condition changes in residents and reports to nursing supervisor and MD as appropriate.  Assists with care needs of residents including bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring.  Checks physician orders for accuracy.  Works with interdisciplinary staff to ensure that residents are functioning at their optimal level of independence.  Directs nursing assistant staff.  Applications accepted until position is filled. The Ithaca Journal. Keywords: Nurse Supervisor, Location: Ithaca, NY - 14850