LPN Med Nurse

Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New York is actively seeking compassionate LPNs for full-time and part-time roles on the 7:00 AM–3:00 PM shift. As an LPN Med Nurse, you will administer medications and treatments, monitor resident health, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure top-quality care.

Two union positions are available, with every other weekend required. Experience with EMR is a plus, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential to

Qualifications

• Current New York State LPN license in good standing.
• Prior 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 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 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 healthcare team members.
• Follow infection prevention, resident safety, and facility policies.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Team-oriented

Education

New York State LPN license in good standing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Berkshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

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