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About The Position

Requirements

• Current license and registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State
• Ability to provide nursing care within the LPN scope of practice and under appropriate RN direction
• Ability to direct, support, and work collaboratively with CNAs and other members of the care team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to document accurately and use required clinical computer systems
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach to residents
• Physical stamina for an active, hands-on nursing position
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication

Nice To Haves

• Previous nursing experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term-care, or geriatric setting
• Experience caring for short-stay rehabilitation patients
• Experience with dementia or memory-care populations
• Experience supporting complex treatments and clinically diverse resident needs

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and ordered treatments safely and accurately
• Manage the daily clinical care of assigned residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients
• Monitor residents closely and promptly communicate symptoms, changes in condition, clinical concerns, and progress to the appropriate RN or provider
• Follow each resident’s plan of care and contribute clinical information needed to maintain accurate, individualized care
• Direct and monitor the personal-care duties and nursing-care procedures completed by CNAs on your assigned team
• Provide coaching, guidance, and hands-on assistance to CNAs when resident or unit needs require it
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, medication-administration records, treatment records, and other required documentation
• Safeguard, store, administer, and account for medications and controlled substances according to policy and regulatory requirements
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Support infection prevention, resident safety, regulatory compliance, and a respectful care environment

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Free Uniforms
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Shift Differentials
• Additional Compensation Programs
• Tro-Care Scholarship Opportunities