Licensed Practical Nurse

Finger Lakes Health • Geneva, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents, including geriatric residents, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with defined policies and procedures. The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care, understand life-span growth and development, assess and interpret resident information, and address the needs of adult and geriatric patients.

The LPN collaborates with nursing staff, physicians, ancillary staff, residents, families, and the Interdisciplinary Team. The role includes contributing to resident care plans, evaluating outcomes, communicating findings, and maintaining clinical knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs. The position is a 15-week assignment in Geneva, New York, with full-time day/evening variable shifts, five 8-hour shifts per week, and every-other-weekend and holiday coverage. The candidate must be available to start on a Tuesday or Thursday for a full-day orientation.

Requirements

• Current New York LPN licensure.
• BLS certification from AHA or RQI.
• At least 1 year of experience serving in an LPN capacity at a long-term-care facility.
• Ability to provide care to geriatric residents and address age-specific needs of adult and geriatric patients.
• Availability for full-time day/evening variable shifts, five 8-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend and holidays.
• Availability to start on a Tuesday or Thursday for a full-day orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect skilled nursing care to assigned residents, including geriatric residents, under the supervision of an RN and according to established policies and procedures.
• Collect ongoing data about residents’ physical and psychosocial conditions and communicate findings to the RN and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Contribute to developmentally age-appropriate and culturally relevant resident care plans, including nursing diagnoses and interventions, in collaboration with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Recommend care-plan revisions based on evaluation of resident outcomes and identify when referrals are needed to address all aspects of resident care.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice while supporting customer satisfaction and a healthy, safe environment.
• Maintain current nursing-practice knowledge and competency through continuing education and in-service programs.
• Participate in mentoring and orientation of staff.
• Consider safety, cost, and impact when planning and delivering care.
• Provide leadership in the professional practice setting under the direction of the RN.
• Work every other weekend and holidays, and be available for a full-day orientation on a Tuesday or Thursday.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed