LPN – The Alice Center Skilled Nursing Facility
UVMHN – The Alice Center
Job Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse shall be accountable and responsible for performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provision of supportive and restorative care, administering medication(s), and provide nursing treatment under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or other health care provider. The Licensed Practical Nurse shall be responsible for: Monitoring that Plan of Care is being followed by clinical staff under their supervision; Supervise certified nurse aides or unlicensed assistive personnel Provide supervision, coordination, and evaluation of assigned unit health care team and services.
We are currently looking to fill the following positions:
Part-time (16 hours per week)
Evening Shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Night Shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Evening Shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Night Shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Hospital
Education: Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
Experience: 1 year experience preferred. Computer skills required. Practices within the guidelines of the New York State Practice Act.
Licensed Practical Nurses are accountable and responsible for performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provision of supportive and restorative care, administering medication(s), and provide nursing treatment under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or other health care provider. They are also responsible for ensuring that Plan of Care is being followed by clinical staff under their supervision, supervising certified nurse aides or unlicensed assistive personnel, providing supervision, coordination, and evaluation of assigned unit health care team and services.
The Alice Center is Alice Hyde Medical Center’s new skilled nursing care and assisted living facility. The brand new facility opened in April 2015, and is the first of its kind in the region. The new facility provides advanced skilled nursing and rehabilitative care while providing residents with a homelike atmosphere designed to promote privacy and dignity. The two building complex contains 135 skilled nursing beds, and 30 assisted living beds.
The Skilled Nursing Facility offers 24 hour nursing services and a full range of rehabilitation services in a caring, home like environment. The Alice Center can serve up to 135 individuals in need of long-term or short-term care. The facility is divided into 6 separate “neighborhoods” that feature homelike kitchens and dining rooms, large living rooms, and ample social spaces. Rooms are either private or semi-private, and contain their own private bathrooms.
The Alice Center’s Skilled Nursing Facility offers 24 hour nursing services and a full range of rehabilitation services in a caring, home-like environment. The Alice Center can serve up to 135 individuals in need of long-term or short-term care. We provide the highest quality skilled nursing care in an environment that promotes privacy and dignity.
The Alice Center is divided into six separate “neighborhoods” that each feature their own home-like kitchens and dining rooms, large living rooms, and ample social spaces. Each resident room is either private or semi-private, and contains a private bathroom and shower. Services provided at the SNF include:
The Assisted Living Program is a new program offering a full range of personalized services. The program can serve up to 30 individuals who are medically eligible for placement in a nursing home, yet due to a stable medical condition, can be cared for in an environment which fosters greater independence. Residents of the Assisted Living Program can expect a private room, and private full bathroom with a shower. There is also a homelike kitchen and dining room, and a comfortable, stylish living room.
The Assisted Living Program at The Alice Center serves up to 30 individuals who are medically eligible for placement in a nursing home, yet due to a stable medical condition, can be cared for in an environment which fosters greater independence.
At The Alice Center’s Assisted Living Program, our commitment to our residents and their families is to provide a warm, supportive, home-like environment that respects each individual and their needs. We are committed to providing an environment that optimizes health and quality of live for each resident by providing individualized care and allowing residents to maintain independence. Our caring and trusted staff understands that every senior has unique needs and our respect for each resident’s individuality is at the center of all that we do.
Residents of the Assisted Living Program can expect a private room and private full bathroom with a shower. There is also a homelike kitchen and dining room, and a comfortable, stylish living room.
To fulfill the hospitals mission and vision, all employees must share common responsibilities and quality values, (REACH) to be: