LPN Med Nurse

Ken Health; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Union position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Berkshire Center in New York is hiring LPN Med Nurses for the 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM shift. Positions include one full-time and one part-time role in a union setting.

The LPN will administer medications, monitor residents, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. Responsibilities include EMR documentation, wound care, glucose monitoring, and adherence to safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Active New York State LPN license in good standing.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.
• Experience with EMR is a plus.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing standards.
• Document medications, treatments, and resident care in the EMR.
• Monitor residents for changes and communicate findings to the nursing team.
• Perform wound care, glucose monitoring, tube feedings, and other assigned tasks.
• Maintain medication carts and storage per regulatory standards.
• Conduct safe medication counts and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, NP, therapists, CNAs, and the team.
• Follow infection control, safety, and facility policies.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by Nursing Supervisor or DON.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient observation

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

LPN license (NY)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

LPN Med Nurse (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Union Position

Berkshire Center is seeking compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our nursing team. As an LPN Med Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care by administering medications and treatments, monitoring resident health, and collaborating with our interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care.

Schedule

We are currently hiring for two (2) positions on the 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM shift:

• One Full-Time position

• One Part-Time position

These are union positions, and every other weekend is required.

Qualifications

• Current New York State LPN license in good standing.

• Previous long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to recognize and report changes in resident condition.

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is a plus.

• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.

• Document medications, treatments, and resident care accurately in the EMR.

• Monitor residents for changes in condition and communicate findings to the nursing team.

• Perform nursing procedures including wound care, blood glucose monitoring, tube feedings, and other assigned treatments.

• Maintain medication carts and medication storage areas in compliance with regulatory standards.

• Ensure accurate controlled substance counts and follow all medication safety protocols.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, CNAs, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Follow infection prevention, resident safety, and facility policies.

• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Union position

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• 401(k)

• Opportunities for career growth

• Supportive team environment