Shift/Charge Nurse - LVN/LPN

Atria Senior Living - Kew Gardens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Kew Gardens community. You will assist residents with mobility and daily living activities, while supporting a compassionate care environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling caregivers, supervising the medication program, communicating with residents, families, and physicians, and upholding ethical standards. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold LVN/LPN license in good standing.
• Experience in elder care or nursing home setting preferred.
• Ability to work with residents and families in a compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with mobility and activities of daily living.
• Assist in scheduling caregivers and supervising medication program.
• Liaise with residents, families and physicians to maintain positive relationships.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and problem-solving in partnership with team.
• Receive on-the-job training and opportunities for career growth.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

LVN/LPN license

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living's family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• *Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

Qualifications

State-issued nurse license required.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the lives of older adults by assisting them with mobility needs and daily living activities, including housekeeping, bathing, grooming, and routine personal tasks
• Assist in scheduling of caregivers and supervising of medication program
• Act as liaison and maintain positive relations with residents and their families and physicians
• Solve problems and exhibit ethical behavior in partnership with community leaders and your team
• Receive on-the-job training and have opportunities for career growth and advancement

Must be Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse with a current license in good standing.

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $32.00/hr - $38.40/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience

Atria is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.