Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Geropsych/Dementia (Full-Time, Evenings)

102 Newark Wayne Community Hospital & DeMay; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the DeMay Living Center Geropsych/Dementia Unit in Newark, NY. The role supports long-term and post-acute residents and supervises CNAs, ensuring accurate documentation and high-quality care.

The evening shift (2:00pm-10:00pm) offers a signing bonus up to $15,000, competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and strong benefits. Growth pathways from LPN to RN and leadership are available with tuition assistance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate medication administration and document accordingly.
• Perform treatments and document progress per physician orders and protocol.
• Maintain concise resident care documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Initiate appropriate care pathway tools and coordinate with team.
• Direct CNAs in delivering care per individualized plans and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Communicate reports to staff and physicians per protocol.
• Transcribe orders and ensure timely action with physicians.
• Monitor residents and report condition changes to charge nurse or physician.
• Support CNA team in direct ADL care when needed.
• Complete medication administration pre-reviews and MDS observations in a timely manner.

Skills

1 year experience

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

Job description

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department

Geropsych/Dementia Unit

Location

DeMay

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule

Evenings, 2:00pm-10:00pm

Signing Bonus

Up to $15,000

Grow your nursing career

Grow your nursing career with competitive pay, shift differentials, overtime at time-and-a-half, and strong benefits — with retirement options. At DeMay Living Center, you'll expand your clinical skills across long-term care, dementia care, neurobehavioral, and a rehab unit that mirrors med-surg. We invest in your future with tuition assistance and advancement pathways from LPN → RN → leadership, giving you room to grow while delivering exceptional care.

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.

EDUCATION

AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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: Newark POSTAL CODE: 14513 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Its vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.