New Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Long Term Care

Rochester Regional Health; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 38,228 - 46,494; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Clifton, NJ, is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff I to provide professional patient care in long-term and post-acute environments. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing treatments, and leading CNAs efficiently. The ideal candidate is a graduate from an accredited nursing school with current New York licensure and prefers candidates with at least one year of experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $27.75 to $33.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current New York State licensure required.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication accurately and document appropriately.
• Perform treatments as per physician orders.
• Ensure proper resident care documentation.
• Report resident condition status timely.
• Assist CNA team with direct ADL care.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Current licensure in State of New York

Tools

Computerized medical record systems

Job description

Job Title: LPN Staff I – Long Term Care

Location: Park Ridge Living Center, Clifton Nursing Home, DeMay, Edna Tina Wilson Living Center, Unity Living Center

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

We are now accepting Spring/Summer 2026 Graduates!

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.

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.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• Current licensure in State of New York

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE

$27.75 - $33.75