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Job ID: 904643
Job Title
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Full Time Days/Evenings
Location
New York, NY | Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days/Evenings | 5×8-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend and holidays required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect resident care within the LPN scope of practice, addressing ADL needs including hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence/catheter care, toileting, turning/positioning, and skin care, with documentation completed per protocol
- Maintain resident environment and safety by responding promptly to call lights and alarms, supporting fall and behavior prevention measures, and monitoring equipment use in accordance with policies and procedures
- Support residents’ nutritional needs including meal delivery, tray preparation, use of adaptive equipment, feeding assistance, and nourishments while honoring resident preferences and choices
- Assist with rehabilitative and restorative care including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices per the plan of care
- Identify and promptly report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial status to the Charge Nurse, and communicate resident rights, refusals, and concerns in a timely manner
- 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 required
- BLS certification required (American Heart Association or RQI only)
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an LPN
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Demonstrated knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan with ability to assess and address age-specific care needs for adult and geriatric patient populations
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility setting
- Familiarity with restorative nursing practices and care planning documentation
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to provide meaningful, person-centered care to adult and geriatric residents in a supportive long-term care environment
- Expected 40 hours per week with a consistent full-time schedule