The Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional patient care to long-term and post-acute residents while directing and monitoring the work of CNAs. Responsibilities include timely medication administration, accurate clinical documentation, and coordinating care with physicians and the nursing team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Practical Nursing and hold a current New York State LPN license. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required, and one year of experience is preferred.
professional certificateDocumentationLeadershipBasic Life SupportPatient careMedication administrationCare planningTreatment performancePhysician communicationClinical reportingMDS documentationADL assistanceCNA supervision
Job description
Job Title
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Unity
Living
Center (Full-Time,
Evening/Nights)
Department:
Long
Term
Care
Location: Unity
Living
Center - 89
Genesee
Street,
Rochester,
NY 14611
Hours
Per
Week: 40
Schedule:
Evening (3:00pm-11:00pm) and
Night (11:00pm to 7:00am) shifts, Every other weekend/holiday Work where nursing excellence is recognized and employees are supported every step of the way.
Unity
Living
Center offers: A strong benefits package, including a pension plan A clear clinical career advancement ladder (LPN → RN → Nurse Leadership) 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement Generous shift differentials ($1.50–$4.00 per hour) Overtime pay Tuition and student loan assistance Grow your nursing career in an environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is fully supported every step of the way.
SUMMARY: As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation. Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol. Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools. Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete. Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols. Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner. Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner. Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols. Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner. Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents. REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SKILLS Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing. Current LPN licensure in State of New York. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Preferred
QUALIFICATIONS 1 year experience
Education:
Licenses /
CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New
York
State
Education
Department (NYSED)
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY
RANGE: $28.51 - $34.68
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL
CODE: 14611 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.
