Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care

Job description:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long-Term Care

Location: Waterloo, NY

Pay Range for Travel Candidates: Upto $1,800 Weekly

Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Full-time, 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift. Day and/or evening shifts as scheduled by the facility. Every other weekend (EOW) and holidays required.

Duration: 17 weeks contract with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position.

1. Position Overview

Our facility in Waterloo, New York, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The LPN will work collaboratively with registered nurses, physicians, nursing assistants, and other healthcare professionals to support residents' health, safety, comfort, and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, sound judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to person-centered care.

2. Primary Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents in accordance with established care plans, physician orders, and facility policies.
• Monitor and document residents' health status, vital signs, symptoms, and changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments within the scope of LPN practice.
• Assist with wound care, infection prevention, and other nursing interventions as assigned.
• Report significant changes in residents' conditions promptly to the supervising RN or appropriate healthcare provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation and medication administration records.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, certified nursing assistants, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Support residents with activities of daily living as appropriate to their care needs and nursing responsibilities.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, comfort, and safety.
• Follow infection control procedures, workplace safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in care planning and other clinical activities as required by the facility.

3. Required Qualifications – Education

• Graduation from an approved Practical Nursing program.
• Ability to demonstrate the clinical knowledge and competencies required for long-term care nursing.
• Additional education or training as required by facility policies.

4. Licensure and Certifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New York State.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by the facility.
• Any additional certifications required by our facility or applicable regulations.

5. Experience and Requirements

• Previous nursing experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a similar clinical setting is preferred.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to residents with varying medical and personal care needs.
• Knowledge of medication administration, nursing documentation, infection prevention, and resident safety.
• Ability to recognize changes in residents' conditions and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple resident care responsibilities.
• Availability to work full-time, five 8-hour shifts per week.
• Willingness to work day and/or evening shifts based on facility scheduling needs.
• Availability to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Must be able to begin full-shift orientation on a Tuesday or Thursday.
• Ability to meet facility onboarding, background screening, and competency requirements.

6. Skills and Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Ability to perform routine nursing assessments and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Medication Administration: Knowledge of safe medication administration and monitoring.
• Resident-Centered Care: Commitment to dignity, comfort, independence, and individualized care.
• Communication: Effective communication with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Observation and Reporting: Ability to identify changes in residents' conditions and report concerns promptly.
• Documentation: Accurate and timely completion of nursing records.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize resident needs in a busy long-term care environment.
• Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of infection control, resident rights, and safe nursing practices.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible day and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Work Location: On the road