Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long-Term Care (LTC)

Do you love providing compassionate care to adults who suffer from illnesses or injuries? We is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 40-bed Long-Term Care (LTC) Unit at a prestigious hospital working 8-hour evenings. We’re looking for highly professional LPNs who are caring, compassionate, and dedicated to patient care. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient, and we warmly invite you to become a valued member of our team!

You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Unit: Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Shift: 3 pm to 11 pm, 8 hours evening
• Location: Utica, NY 13502

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Requirements:

• At least 1 year of Long-Term Care (LTC) nursing (LPN) experience within the last 2 years
• Current State (New York) LPN nursing license
• Current CPR/BLS Card
• Must float to all units (same building)
• 37.5 hours guaranteed
• 40-bed unit
• Patient populations: MS, ortho, dementia, memory care
• EMR: PointClick Care
• Covid vax required. Exemptions will not be accepted.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long-Term Care (LTC) Benefits

• Non-Taxable stipends for travelers
• Local and Travel Contracts available!
• Employee Referral Program

Job Types: Contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Breakdown pay
• Completion bonus
• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Utica, NY 13502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Preferred)
• LTC: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Current State (New York) LPN nursing license (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person