The Dominican Sisters FHS, INC

Responsibilities:   Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluation according to APTA standards of practice and New York State Law and Rehabilitation Department guidelines.     Provides physical therapy services for the patient, as ordered by the physician.   Develops a plan of care for the patient, in collaboration with the nurse, identifying short and long term goals and patient and caregiver involvement.   Performs clinical tests to discover functional limitations and the potential for restoration and develops a plan of care with restorative and maintenance goals to meet identified needs.  Observes, records and reports to the physician and the nurse, the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.  Works with the health team to shorten the patient recovery from illness and incorporates the management of residual disability. Fits assistive devices for self-care and ambulation; trains patient in the use of devices and...

Responsibilities: Assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients and families with consideration regarding physiological, psychological, social and environmental factors.  Develops a care plan based on patient needs, physician orders, nursing assessment parameters and identified goals that are respectful of patient, family, community and company resources.   Implements the care plan and revises it whenever necessary by regularly assessing, observing and evaluating the patient’s condition, needs and response to care, and makes appropriate nursing judgments and decisions for care plan revision.   Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques.   Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and performs nursing procedures and techniques.   Delegates responsibility appropriately and supervises ancillary personnel in a manner that will assure quality care and compliance...

Responsibilities: Assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients and families with consideration regarding physiological, psychological, social and environmental factors.  Develops a care plan based on patient needs, physician orders, nursing assessment parameters and identified goals that are respectful of patient, family, community and company resources.    Implements the care plan and revises it whenever necessary by regularly assessing, observing and evaluating the patient’s condition, needs and response to care, and makes appropriate nursing judgments and decisions for care plan revision.   Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques.   - Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and performs nursing procedures and techniques.   Delegates responsibility appropriately and supervises ancillary personnel in a manner that will assure quality care and...

Responsibilities:  The visiting LPN is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.  They are responsible for the administration of all medications and treatments during the home care visits, according to the established medical and nursing care plan.     Conducts home visits to assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and check for physical or mental status.  Performs wound care and dressing changes. Administers and documents all medications according to established policies and procedures, physician's orders, and Department of Health regulations.  Performs all treatments according to physician’s specific order and established policies and procedures.  Discusses the need to discontinue or change a medication of treatment with the clinical team.  Instruct patients, caregiver and family member on disease management, medication adherence and safety measures.    Qualifications:  Current NY State Licensed Practical...