Licensed Practical Nurse - Fox Nursing Home ( Nights-11:00pm-7:30am)

About the role

Join an innovative, patient-focused culture dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for the communities we serve. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through direct and indirect nursing care in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, or Physician as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Collect and record accurate patient health data with minimal exceptions (3-5 or fewer).
• Evaluate health data to identify patient problems with minimal exceptions (2-3 or fewer).
• Implement and document specified nursing interventions with minimal exceptions (3-5 or fewer).
• Identify deviations from expected patient outcomes with minimal exceptions (2-3 or fewer).
• Adhere to approved, research-based practice standards with minimal exceptions (2-3 or fewer).
• Perform and document Point of Care (POC) testing and quality control according to laboratory policies, with no more than one exception per year.
• Maintain and document testing reagents, supplies, and equipment with no more than one exception per year.
• Advocate for patients to preserve their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner sensitive to patient diversity.
• Ensure patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and competencies, including BLS validation.
• Complete required unit credentialing and annual training as per departmental policy.
• Practice within the New York State-defined LPN scope of practice 100% of the time.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills in your area of practice.
• Participate in annual educational activities related to job function (4-8 hours for LPN Ambulatory Care; 8-12 hours for LPN Ambulatory Care Advanced).
• LPN Ambulatory Care Advanced only: Serve as a resource for team members, assist in orienting new staff, direct and supervise care provided by other LPNs and support personnel, and demonstrate operational problem-solving ability.
• Perform home visits if required.
• Perform other duties as requested or directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Practical Nursing program.
• Current NYS licensure as a Practical Nurse or valid interim permit.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Additional credentials as determined by the specific work unit.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Skills

• Clinical skills
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Interacting with people
• Multi-tasking
• Reading, writing, and comprehension

Physical Requirements

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently and/or negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Occasional: Balancing, crouching, kneeling, typing/clerical/dexterity, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping.
• Frequent: Hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking.
• Hazards: Frequent exposure to bodily fluids/bloodborne pathogens.
• Working conditions: Occasional odors, frequent noise.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with employer match.
• Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for full-time LPNs (eligibility details discussed during the interview process).

Pay

Salary is based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and industry standards. Pay range: $24.11–$34.84 per hour.