LPN Staff I - Short Term Rehab (PRN, Variable)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Shift differentials

OT pay

Loan repayment

Education support

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse Staff I for the Clifton Springs Nursing Home's short-term rehab unit. This PRN, variable schedule includes every other weekend. You will lead CNAs, ensure proper documentation, and deliver professional patient care to long-term and post-acute residents.

Responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, and timely communication with physicians. NY license, BLS, and 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• 1 Year Experience Preferred.
• Current licensure in the State of New York.
• BLS certification required (AHA) and LPN license per NYS Office of Professions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration and documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Directs CNA assigned to the team to ensure quality, individualized care per care plans.
• Receives/gives reports, both written and verbal, per departmental protocols.
• Transcribes and follows up on physician orders to institute timely care.
• Monitors resident status and reports to charge nurse/supervisor and physicians promptly.
• Completes required MDS documentation and related observations on time.
• Supports CNA team through direct ADL care of residents.

Skills

LPN licensure NY

BLS certified

Medication administration

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Staff I

Department: Short Term Rehab

Location: Clifton Springs Nursing Home; 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule: PRN, Variable, Every other weekend

Why Join Our Team?

• A strong benefits package with retirement options
• 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement
• Clear opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles
• Generous shift differentials ($1.50–$4.00 per hour)
• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement
• Overtime pay at time and a half
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Diverse caseload including vent unit, dementia, long-term care, and short-term rehab
• Rehab unit connected to a hospital for smooth care transitions and experience with medically complex patients

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.

Key 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.
• Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

1 Year Experience Preferred.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills

Current licensure in the State of New York.

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$30.31 - $36.48

City

Clifton Springs

Postal Code

14432

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.