Job Description:

SIGN ON BONUS

Full-time and Part-time Positions Available

We are a 143-bed not-for-profit nursing facility offering advanced healthcare while providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services for both long- and short-term residents. We also provide sub-acute services, wound care and memory care services.

POSITION: Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-time Days, Evenings and Nights

Requirements include:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program with a current license to practice in New York State.

• Demonstrates interest in the special needs of geriatric patients and possesses an ability to integrate principles of geriatric nursing into nursing practice.

• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relations with patients, staff and families.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

• Education in all areas of LTC/Subacute to ensure competency on all units in the facility.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participates in the nursing care of patients within the scope of the legal definition of the practice of practical nursing. The LPN works under the supervision and/or direction of a registered professional nurse.

• Participates in the formulation and implementation of patient care plans to meet the specialized needs of geriatric patients under the supervision of an RN.

• Administers patient care as assigned by an RN within departmental guidelines. As the unit situation requires, an LPN may be assigned to assume team leader, primary nurse or charge responsibilities under the direction of an RN

• Directs and supervises non-professional staff as assigned.

• Observes, records and reports patient data as dictated by departmental policy.

• Participates in unit nursing and inter-disciplinary team activities.

• Administers medications and performs nursing procedures as dictated by departmental policy.

• Attends nursing and other institutional in-service programs and participates in departmental committees as assigned.

• Performs related and miscellaneous duties as directed. In an emergency situation, may be expected to perform unrelated duties.

We offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package and a sign on Bonus!

EOE M/F/D/V

• 1199 Union Benefits

LPN FULL TIME AND PART TIME ALL SHIFTS 7AM - 3Pm. 3Pm - 11PM, 11P - 7AM NYS LICENSED. Successful candidates will have a sincere passion for working with the elderly population. We are looking for a highly professional LPN who is comfortable communicating on all levels. We offer a positive work environment where all team members work together for the good of our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice
• Administering medications
• Follow infection control protocol.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have compassion, tolerance and understanding for the elderly.

Location:

Port Jefferson Station, NY