Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Gurwin Healthcare System is a full healthcare continuum providing extraordinary care to the Long Island community and beyond. Set primarily on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the system includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Gurwin's Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish : Fay J. Lindner Residences), an independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens), Island Nursing and Rehab Center, and two certified (CHHA) and licensed home care (LHCSA) agencies.
About the role
Part-time position available on all shifts: 7:00am-3:15pm, 3:00pm-11:15pm, and 11:00pm-7:15am. Scheduled every other weekend.
We are currently offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for all full-time LPNs hired and $5,000 for all part-time LPNs hired. Rate increase to $36.19-$39.81 after 6 months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the nursing care of patients within the scope of the legal definition of the practice of practical nursing, 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. May assume team leader, primary nurse, or charge responsibilities under the direction of an RN as the unit situation requires.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 long-term care/subacute care to ensure competency on all units in the facility.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option.
- Fitness Reimbursement Program and wellness discounts.
- Dental Insurance through MetLife.
- Vision Insurance through MetLife.
- Accrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify.
- Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care.
- Long-term disability insurance (no cost to employee).
- Life Insurance equal to the employee’s annual salary (no cost to employee).
- National Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee).
- Childcare, membership, and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack, and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview.
- Tax-deferred annuity plan: employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution; employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting).
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
- Employee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions.
- On-site Starbucks café and staff cafeteria with subsidized pricing.
- Employee perks including holiday gift cards, system-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats, and other theme-related staff events.
- Discounts from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, FourLeaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits entertainment discounts, and more.