Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Per Diem

The Lutheran Care Network; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lutheran Care Network in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for Per Diem roles across all shifts. Openings include Night, Evening, and Day shifts with competitive hourly rates and shift differentials to support resident care.

Responsibilities include managing residents' care plans, supervising CNAs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Requires NY LPN license and CPR; vaccination policy applies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily licensed nursing functions meet state and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Cooperate with other departments to coordinate resident care and maintain the total regimen.
• Supervise CNAs and report trends to the Nursing Supervisor; document care plans as needed.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; manage charting and nursing care tasks.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient supervision

Education

LPN certificate

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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*** JOB FAIR ONSITE - Wednesday, September 30, 2026 2pm - 6pm - 965 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie ***

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%)

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%)

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.