LPN Medication Nurse - Long-Term Care with Benefits

Central Queens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Central Queens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our NY-based long-term care facility. The role involves ensuring quality of care, performing rounds, reporting and documentation in Sigma EMR, and coordinating with physicians, residents, and families.

The ideal candidate holds an active NY LPN license, has experience in long-term care, and demonstrates leadership, decision-making, and professional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year(s) of experience in long-term care preferred.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in NY.
• Must possess the ability to interact professionally with residents, families, staff and physicians.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and regulations pertinent to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Determines required quality of care by interpreting policies and state regulations; updates protocols as needed.
• Completes rounds to ensure provision of appropriate resident care during shift.
• Provides daily shift reports and handoffs to CNA staff and nurses.
• Manages Sigma documentation for medication, treatments, and progress notes.
• Maintains communication with physicians and administration regarding resident management.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Sigma EMR

Independent decision making

Professional communication

Education

LPN license in NY

Tools

Sigma EMR

Job description

Central Queens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our NY-based long-term care facility. The role involves ensuring quality of care, performing rounds, reporting and documentation in Sigma EMR, and coordinating with physicians, residents, and families.

The ideal candidate holds an active NY LPN license, has experience in long-term care, and demonstrates leadership, decision-making, and professional communication skills.