Licensed Practical Nurse II - East 5

Highland Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY is opening a new Acute Medicine Unit in November 2026. We are seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct patient care under the supervision of RNs, contributing to a collaborative and compassionate team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, teamwork with the health care team, and adherence to preceptorship expectations for new hires. NYS LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Fulfills educational requirements for licensure as an LPN in New York State. Licensed in NYS as an LPN.
• Experience: Level II: At least 1 year experience as an LPN in an acute care hospital or 2 years in long term care is required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborates with the health care team to support patient care and comfort.
• Participates in preceptorship and annual training for new hires as applicable.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

LPN license in NYS

Job description

19008BR

Job Description:

A NEW UNIT. A NEW OPPORTUNITY.

Highland Hospital's New Acute Medicine Unit - Opening November 2026.

Join Highland Hospital’s newly renovated 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit . Bring your nursing skills, your ideas, and your passion for patient care. We're looking for nurses who value collaboration, compassion, accountability, and supporting one another.

Your next opportunity starts here. Come help us establish a culture where great patient care and great teamwork go hand in hand.

Come be part of the Highland Difference.

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Acute Care (LPN) provides patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LPN plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. The LPN provides direct patient care in collaboration with other health care team members and completes other tasks to support patient care. The NYS Education Department differentiated scope of practice of LPNs and RNs is the source of document used for determining tasks that the LPN may perform. (Refer to Highland Hospital Department of Nursing Policy: addendum NN and the New York State Office of Professions.

Level II requirements: (In addition to Level I requirements) Provides preceptorship of new hire PCT or new hire Level I or II LPN orientees upon completion of the Ancillary Preceptor Course. Completes required annual training on preceptor enrichment, gerontology course and earns continuing education credits.

PAY RANGE: $28.86 - $35.66

*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID:

19008BR

City:

Rochester

Area of Interest:

Nurses

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Hours/Week:

20-36

Job Requirements:

Education: Fulfills educational requirements for licensure as an LPN in New York State. Licensed in NYS as an LPN

Experience:

• Level II: At least 1 year experience as an LPN in an acute care hospital or 2 years in long term care is required.
• Current CPR certification.

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.