Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation • Queens, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parker Jewish Institute, located in New Hyde Park, NY, is seeking qualified Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Nursing team in our skilled nursing facility. We want to speak with naturally caring, empathetic LPNs who are focused on providing the best quality of life possible for every patient in their care, with patience, courteousness and tactful interactions with residents, staff, family members and visitors. LPNs at Parker Jewish Institute are responsible for the coordination and implementation of resident care on assigned units, supervising CNAs and providing outstanding patient-centered care. We put an emphasis on patient safety and staff work satisfaction. We have very high standards of care for patients and residents. Working at Parker Jewish Institute means having the opportunity to change lives for the better. You will meet interesting residents with stories to share and amazing co-workers who become friends. The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, conveniently located on the Queens-Nassau County border in New Hyde Park, New York, is a non-profit health care facility that offers inpatient programs such as sub-acute/short term rehabilitation, long-term care and nursing home care, as well as community health services encompassing certified home health care and a comprehensive community hospice program that serves terminally ill patients in their own homes or in nursing facilities, including Parker's nursing home. Quality care means hiring quality people, and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has a longstanding reputation for excellence and innovation in resident and patient care.

Requirements

• Current and valid NYS LPN license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Will be friendly and sociable and be able to provide comfort to patients with good interpersonal skills - both verbal and in writing
• Team member - with a collaborative, team-based work environment, we are looking for individuals who embrace a high level of care, compassion and teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Recent, relevant experience working with the geriatric population a plus; we hire newly licensed LPNs!
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Coordination and implementation of resident care on assigned units
• Supervising CNAs
• Providing outstanding patient-centered care

Benefits

• Friendly, collaborative team environment and exciting career growth opportunities providing an opportunity to learn, grow and have an impact on the overall results
• Excellent training and clinical education
• Accessible via public transportation
• Free parking on site for all staff
• On-site cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch
• 1199 position-new higher pay rates!
• Flexible scheduling, and competitive pay rates with shift differential for Evening and Overnight shifts
• Regular, consistent schedules with full time and overtime opportunities available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree