Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Unity Living Center (Part-Time, Days)

rrhs; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Education opportunities

Tuition assistance

Shift differentials

Overtime pay

Career ladder

Job summary

Unity Living Center in Rochester, NY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a part-time days role. You will provide professional patient care, supervise CNAs, and ensure accurate documentation for long-term and post-acute residents. The schedule is days, 7:00am–3:30pm, with every other weekend required.

You must be an NY-licensed LPN with BLS; the role offers a clear career ladder and access to tuition support, with generous shift differentials and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in New York State.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents.
• Direct and monitor care provided by CNAs with proper documentation.
• Timely, accurate medication administration and documentation.
• Perform treatments and document progress per physician orders.
• Ensure complete resident care documentation using the medical record process.
• Receive/give reports to appropriate staff per protocols.
• Monitor residents' condition and report to charge nurse or physicians promptly.
• Support CNAs in direct ADL care of residents.

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Unity Living Center (Part-Time, Days)

Department: Long Term Care

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

Hours Per Week: 24

Schedule: Days, 7:00am - 3:30pm, every other weekend requirement

Work where nursing excellence is recognized and employees are supported every step of the way. Unity Living Center offers:

• A strong benefits package, including a pension plan
• A clear clinical career advancement ladder (LPN → RN → Nurse Leadership)
• 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement
• Generous shift differentials ($1.50-$4.00 per hour)
• Overtime pay
• Tuition and student loan assistance

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.

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 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

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.