Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Part-Time, Days)

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Shift differentials

Overtime pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's DeMay Living Center in Newark, NY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for long-term and post-acute care. You will lead a team of CNAs, ensure documentation, and provide bedside care in a rehab-focused setting.

Responsibilities include medication administration, entries in the medical record, adherence to care plans, and collaboration with physicians to implement orders. A strong clinical foundation and NY LPN licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration and documentation.
• Directs and monitors CNAs to ensure care plans are followed and documentation is complete.
• Performs treatments as ordered and documents progress in the medical record.
• Transcribes orders, coordinates with physicians, and initiates appropriate actions promptly.
• Ensures resident care documentation is concise and complete in the charting system.
• Supports the CNA team in direct ADL care and patient monitoring as needed.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

Job description

Job Title : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Department : Long Term Care

Location : DeMay Living Center - 100 Sunset Drive Newark, NY 14513

Hours Per Week : 32 hours

Schedule : Nights, 6am-2pm Every other weekend

Signing Bonus: Up to $12,000

Why Join DeMay Living Center?

Competitive Pay & Incentives

• Shift differentials ranging from $1.50-$4.00 per hour
• Incentive opportunities
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Strong benefits package, with retirement options

Career Growth & Development

• Tuition assistance available and student loan assistance programs
• Clear opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles
• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement

Hands-On Clinical Experience

• Diverse caseload including vent unit, dementia, long-term care, and short-term rehab
• Includes a rehabilitation unit modeled after a med-surg setting
• Build strong, well-rounded clinical skills

Supportive Team Environment

• Join a team committed to your success
• Meaningful work delivering high-quality patient care every day

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

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.

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