Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem!

Lutheran Care Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lutheran Care Network is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Per Diem shifts at our facility. Openings are available on Night, Evening, and Day shifts with competitive hourly rates.

Responsibilities include managing resident care plans, supervising day-to-day nursing activities, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies. Requires NYS LPN license and CPR; vaccination as policy.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school for Nursing required.
• Minimum one year of long term care or acute care experience required.
• Valid NYS LPN license and CPR required.
• For health and safety, employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily licensed nursing functions align with state/federal regulations and facility policies.
• Supervise CNAs and coordinate resident care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Complete medical forms, care plans, and attend care plan meetings as needed.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; maintain charting and documentation.
• Monitor residents, provide nursing care, and participate in safety and infection control.

Education

Nursing certificate (one year)

NYS LPN license

CPR certification

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem

Openings on all shifts!

• Night (11pm-7am) +12% differential
• Evening (3pm-11pm) +8% differential
• Day (7am-3pm)

RATES

MON-FRI Day $34.00/hr (base), Evening $36.72/hr (base+8%), Night $38.08/hr (base+12%)

SAT-SUN Day $34.68/hr (base+2%), Evening $37.40/hr (base+10%), $38.76/hr (base+14%)

FULL TIME AND PART TIME 1199SEIU POSITIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE-PLEASE SEE THAT JOB POSTING FOR RATE AND BENEFITS!

Openings on all shifts!

• Night (11pm-7am) +12% differential
• Evening (3pm-11pm) +8% differential
• Day (7am-3pm)
• Weekends +2% differential

RATES

MON-FRI Day $34.00/hr (base), Evening $36.72/hr (base+8%), Night $38.08/hr (base+12%)

SAT-SUN Day $34.68/hr (base+2%), Evening $37.40/hr (base+10%), $38.76/hr (base+14%)

FULL TIME AND PART TIME 1199SEIU POSITIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE-PLEASE SEE THAT JOB POSTING FOR RATE AND BENEFITS!

Summary: The Licensed Nurse is responsible for managing the residents existing care plans and supervising the day-to-day resident care activities during the shift. Both care management and supervisory responsibilities must be executed in accordance with state and federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include the following.

• Ensure that daily licensed nursing functions are carried out in accordance with state and federal regulations,
• and facility policies and procedures.
• Cooperate with other departments in the facility when coordinating resident care services to ensure that residents’ total regimen is maintained.
• Report resident needs to next shift RN Supervisor.
• Supervise the CNA’s delivery of care and proper implementation of the standard of care. Report any ongoing trends to the Clinical Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, care plans etc. as needed. Attends care plan meetings as needed.
• Meet with interdisciplinary team members as needed to plan and coordinate shift services and programs.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents.
• Charting and Documentation
• Drug Administration
• Personnel Functions/Supervision/Leadership
• Nursing Care Functions
• Monitor seriously ill residents as needed.
• Professional Development
• Safety and Infection Control
• Equipment and Supplies
• Resident Rights

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise Certified Nursing Assistants employees in accordance with the organization's policies and all applicable laws. Plan, assign, and direct work, as well as address complaints and resolve problems.

Education and/or Experience

• One year certificate from college or technical school for Nursing required.
• Minimum one year of long term care or acute care experience required.
• Valid NYS LPN license and CPR required.

For the health and safety of our residents, our facility requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, MMR, and PPD.