Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Full-Time, Evenings)
About The Position
Unity Living Center is a 120-bed, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility located on two recently renovated floors within the Rochester Regional Health St. Mary’s campus. Our team provides specialized, patient-centered care for individuals with complex medical needs, dementia, and behavioral challenges, creating an environment where nurses can grow their clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients. Grow your nursing career in an environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is fully supported every step of the way.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
- Current LPN licensure in State of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience
Responsibilities
- Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
- Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
- Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
- Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
- Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
- Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
- Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
- Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.
- Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
- Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.
Benefits
- Shift differentials for added earning potential ($1.50–$4.00 per hour)
- Strong benefits—including a pension
- 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs
- Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement
- Comprehensive full benefits package with pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
