Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Full-Time, Evenings)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 38,228 - 46,494; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochester is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Long Term Care department. This full-time position involves evening shifts and requires a strong ability to provide patient care and lead a team of CNAs. Responsibilities include managing medication administration, ensuring proper documentation, and monitoring resident conditions. Candidates must hold current LPN licensure in New York, have basic BLS certification, and ideally possess at least one year of experience. Competitive pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited Practical Nursing education.
• Must possess valid LPN licensure in New York.
• BLS Certification from AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and document as required.
• Perform treatments per physician orders and document progress.
• Ensure thorough resident care documentation using medical records.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Current LPN licensure in State of New York

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Full-Time, Evenings)

Department: Long Term Care

Location: Unity Living Center, 89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Evenings, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

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.

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.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE

$27.75 - $33.75