Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Great benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York is seeking qualified nursing staff for full-time evening and night shifts. The role requires licensure, a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, and a commitment to resident-centered care.

Offer includes a sign-on bonus, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. The position involves working every other weekend and may include day/evening rotations depending on unit needs.

Qualifications

• 1 year nursing experience or equivalent in a care setting.
• Licensed/Registration required as stated.
• Ability to follow established standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe resident care, following established standards and policies.
• Maintains awareness of updated care standards and applies them.
• Communicates resident information and plan of care at shift reports.
• Administers medications according to five rights and documents appropriately.
• Performs treatments using sterile or standard technique.
• Completes care-related activities within scheduled shifts.
• Collaborates with team to ensure resident-focused care.

Skills

Resident care

Medication administration

Communication

Job description

Sign on Bonus: FT Evening $5,000, Day/Night $3,500

Shift: FT & PT Evening / Night & Every other weekend

New Rate Starting at $29.58/hr Up To $33.15/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff $33.90/hr

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education & Experience

Experience

1 year

License, Registration and/or Certification Requirement

Yes

Functions

• Provides safe resident care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies. Maintains awareness of new updates standards and incorporates them into his/her nursing practice through out the continuum of care.
• Participates in the improvement process of quality resident care.
• Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and treatments.
• Communicates pertinent resident information and plan of care before breaks, during transfer, and at shift report.
• Accurately administers medications according to the five rights of medication administration and documentation of same.
• Accurately performs treatments utilizing sterile or clean technique.
• Accurately administers external feedings.
• Completes resident care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods.
• Cooperates with reassignments made in the interest of resident care.
• Reports resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.
• Delegates resident care problems and possible solutions to the appropriate nursing management personnel.

Sign on Bonus: FT Evening $5,000, Day/Night $3,500

Shift: FT & PT Evening / Night & Every other weekend

New Rate Starting at $29.58/hr Up To $33.15/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff $33.90/hr

Working Environment

Safety Equipment

Job may require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure

OSHA Category I- Routine/anticipated exposure. Work involved exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

Work Location

One location

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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