Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time Nights

Loretto • Syracuse, NY

176d • $32 - $36

About The Position

Loretto Health and Rehabilitation is currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for our Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Center. We are currently one of the Highest Paying organizations in CNY for LPN starting salaries! Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center is comprised of the Cunningham building, a 13-floor, 487-bed long-term care skilled nursing facility, and Fahey Rehab, a 96-bed short-term residential rehabilitation program that serves adults and is the largest in Central New York. Night Shift Receives a $5.00 per hour Shift Differential!

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing and possess current license with the New York State Board of Nursing.
• Basic knowledge of clinical nursing best practices.
• Strong patient evaluation skills.
• Ability to lead, guide and motivate others.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with residents and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient with MS Office and able to learn new software rapidly.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays according to applicable union or CBA contract language.

Responsibilities

• Assumes team leader role, accepting responsibility and accountability for all resident care on designated team, including providing direct physical nursing care.
• Assists in resident care coordination and making out daily resident care assignments for assigned team.
• Documents resident care in accordance with Loretto's policies/procedures.
• Prepares, administers and records medications, treatments and nursing procedures according to Loretto's policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to function as charge nurse by assuming responsibility and accountability for resident care and entire unit functioning in absence of NM/CC.
• Assists in the preparation of the resident for the MD, NP, and PA.
• Communicates effectively, professionally and appropriately with Health Team Members, residents and families.
• Works cooperatively within the health care team.
• Complies with all Loretto and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in Loretto's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
• Participates in staff development programs to improve skills and to contribute toward the improvement of resident care.

Benefits

• Pay Range $32.88 - $36.45 / hour
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Associate degree