LPN Staff I - Short Term Rehab (PRN, Variable)

Rochester Regional Health; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Educational opportunities

Overtime pay

Student loan repayment

Career advancement

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Staff I to provide professional nursing care for long-term and post-acute care residents. You will supervise CNAs, ensure documentation accuracy, and follow physician orders in a short-term rehab setting connected to a hospital.

The role emphasizes medication administration, pre-reviews of MARs, and adherence to facility protocols while supporting the direct ADL care team as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Current licensure in the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

CNA supervision

Documentation

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse Staff I

Department : Short Term Rehab

Location : Clifton Springs Nursing Home; 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432

Hours Per Week : 0

Schedule : PRN, Variable, Every other weekend

Why Join Our Team?

• A strong benefits package with retirement options
• 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN RN career advancement
• Clear opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles
• Generous shift differentials ($1.50-$4.00 per hour)
• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement
• Overtime pay at time and a half
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Diverse caseload including vent unit, dementia, long-term care, and short-term rehab
• Rehab unit connected to a hospital for smooth care transitions and experience with medically complex patients

SUMMARY

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident’s individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
1 year experience preferred.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills

Current licensure in the State of New York.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$30.31 - $36.48

CITY

Clifton Springs

POSTAL CODE

14432

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.