DescriptionnnGraduate Practical Nurse (GPN)nnSHIFT: Part-Time, Full-Time, All ShiftsnnSTARTING RATE: $26.18/hr.nnBENEFITS:nnWeekly PaychecksnnShift DifferentialsnnInstant Pay OptionsnnReferral BonusesnnFlexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time OpeningsnnPeer MentorshipnnGenerous Paid Time OffnnJOB DESCRIPTION: Graduate Nurses promote residents' health, wellness, and illness prevention through daily nursing and personal care endeavors. A Graduate Nurse works under the direction of a registered nurse and must be ready to handle a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, including administering treatment or medications, performing clinical procedures, and documenting the clinical data of patients.nnRESPONSIBILITIES:nnResponsible for the care and safety of all patients/residents on the nursing unit, ensuring that individual care plans are current, implemented and revised as necessarynnAdministers and documents medications, treatments, and other nursing services to ensure that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the patient/residentnnEnsures that the medical record reflects progress and the current condition of the resident at all timesnnReceives report from the off going team leader/nursing supervisor, makes rounds to verify the needs of the residentsnnEnsures that the designated representative is notified of any change in the patient/resident's condition or plan of carennEnsures that the physician is informed of any change in the patient/resident's condition, abnormal lab results, diagnostic test results, consultant recommendations, etc.nnReports pertinent information regarding patients/residents to the oncoming team leader/nursing supervisornnPossesses knowledge of the facility’s policies and procedures, abides by these policies, ensures that the staff is informed of and correctly carries out these policiesnnMaintains HIPAA privacy, security, and confidentiality standardsnnFollows universal precautions and infection control techniquesnnREQUIREMENTS:nnMinimum 18 years of agennHigh school diploma or equivalent preferrednnA graduate nurse currently eligible for licensing in the State of New York who possesses an appropriate level of education, training, and experience to fulfill all requirements/duties of the positionnnNo findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment, and misappropriation of propertynnStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructionsnnAble to work well with and show respect towards fellow staff members, physicians, residents, and family membersnnCaring and compassionate bedside mannernnPhysical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 poundsnnAPPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:nnBrookhaven Health Care FacilitynnAttn: Kerri Brady, HR Recruiternn801 Gazzola Dr.nnEast Patchogue, NY 11772nnTEXT: (631) 447-8800 for more informationnnABOUT US:nnThe McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.nnOur team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior nursing and rehabilitative services.nnOur collective stories; our legends, are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!nn#BHnnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)