Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Per Diem)

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Educational opportunities (LPN→RN)

Shift differential $1.50–$4.00/hr

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a Long Term Care unit at Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY. This per diem role involves supervising CNAs, administering medications, and maintaining accurate documentation in a fast-paced skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate will have NY LPN licensure, BLS certification, and be prepared to support patients with complex medical needs while pursuing ongoing professional development and education benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in New York.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications timely and document in the patient record.
• Perform treatments per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Support CNA team and supervise care plans with accurate documentation.
• Communicate patient status to charge nurse/supervisor and physicians as needed.
• Complete MDS documentation and related observations timely.
• Direct CNA team to deliver individualized care per care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

LPN licensure in New York

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Per Diem)

Department: Long Term Care

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

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule: 5 shifts required a month, 2 weekend shifts required

Unity Living Center is a 120-bed, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility located on two recently renovated floors within the Rochester Regional Health St. Mary's campus. Our team provides specialized, patient-centered care for individuals with complex medical needs, dementia, and behavioral challenges , creating an environment where nurses can grow their clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact.

Shift differentials for added earning potential ($1.50-$4.00 per hour)

Strong benefits -including a pension

100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement

Tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs

Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement

Comprehensive full benefits package with pension

Build Specialized Clinical Expertise - Gain hands-on experience with short‑term rehabilitation, IV therapy, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, ventilator care, pain management, and chronic disease management

Grow your nursing career in an environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is fully supported every step of the way.

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.
• 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.

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SKILLS

• 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

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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