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Job ID: 891087
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,269.63
Job Title
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full-Time Days/Nights
Location
New York, NY | Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days & Nights | 5×8-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following defined policies and procedures
- Collect and communicate data relevant to residents’ physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis to the RN and Interdisciplinary Team
- Contribute to the development of age-appropriate and culturally relevant care plans, incorporating nursing diagnoses and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes
- Evaluate resident outcomes and recommend revisions to the plan of care, collaborating with residents, families, and the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice
- Maintain current knowledge and clinical competency in nursing practice; participate in mentoring and orientation of staff
- Note: This role involves occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues
Required Qualifications
- Active New York State LPN Licensure
- BLS certification (American Heart Association or RQI only)
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN
- Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span, with the ability to assess and address age-specific needs for adult and geriatric patient populations
- Ability to maintain a collaborative working relationship with nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience providing care to geriatric residents in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration and resident/family-centered care approaches
- Commitment to ongoing professional development through continuing education and in-service programs
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the care of geriatric residents within a structured, supportive nursing environment
- Contract position offering consistent full-time hours across day and night shifts