LPN Med Nurse

Berkshire-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center-1; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Union position

Competitive pay

Job summary

Berkshire Center in New York is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our care team as a Med Nurse. You will administer medications, monitor residents, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

We are hiring two positions on the 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM shift: one full-time and one part-time. These are union positions requiring every-other-weekend availability and a commitment to resident safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• New York State LPN license in good standing is required.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience with EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and standards.
• Document medications, treatments, and resident care in the EMR.
• Monitor residents and report changes to the nursing team.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Compassionate

Education

New York State LPN license

Tools

EMR

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