PT LPN-Respite Care Lenox

Comunilife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 43,050; Part time

Job summary

Comunilife is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Medical Respite Program in New York, NY. This part-time role offers meaningful work in a collaborative interdisciplinary care environment, focusing on supporting residents' health and recovery.

The ideal candidate will hold a current LPN license and have experience in similar clinical settings. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring health status, and documenting care accurately. Flexible scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Graduate of a state-approved practical nursing program.
• Experience in various clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Monitor residents’ health status and report changes.
• Document care accurately including medication administration.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide routine nursing support including vital signs.

Skills

Medication administration

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Documentation skills

Education

High School diploma

Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Respite Program

Job Location: New York, NY 10039 | Position Type: Part Time | Education Level: High School | Salary Range: $27.00 - $31.25 | Travel Percentage: None | Job Shift: Any | Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Why Join Us

• Meaningful work supporting residents in a medical respite setting
• Part‑time schedule of 20 hours per week
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care environment
• Opportunity to contribute to continuity of care and recovery

Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm-8:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm (20 Hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with medical orders, policy, and scope of practice
• Monitor residents’ health status and promptly report changes in condition
• Document care accurately, including medication administration, treatments, and nursing notes
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges, including health‑related documentation and resident education
• Provide routine nursing support, including vital signs, symptom monitoring, and basic treatment support
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and resident care protocols
• Collaborate with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and interdisciplinary staff

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license required
• Graduate of a state‑approved practical nursing program
• Experience in medical respite, residential care, shelter‑based care, hospital, rehabilitation, long‑term care, home care, or a similar clinical setting preferred
• Experience with medication administration, wound and skin care, chronic disease support, and clinical documentation preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.