Plattsburgh Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Evening & NightsShift

Plattsburgh, New York, United States Full Time Posted 2 weeks ago

Opportunity

Job Description

Qualifications at a Glance

Licenses

  • Active LPN license

We are hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time evening and night shift positions. New graduates are welcome to apply. This role is based in a residential care setting where you will provide direct patient care, administer medications, perform treatments, and support the health and safety of residents.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe resident care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies
  • Stay current with new updates and standards, incorporating them into nursing practice throughout the continuum of care
  • Participate in quality improvement processes for resident care
  • Incorporate age-specific needs into provision of care, procedures, and treatments
  • Communicate pertinent resident information and plan of care before breaks, during transfers, and at shift report
  • Accurately administer medications according to the five rights of medication administration and document accordingly
  • Accurately perform treatments utilizing sterile or clean technique
  • Accurately administer external feedings
  • Complete resident care-related activities within scheduled shift time periods
  • Cooperate with reassignments made in the interest of resident care
  • Report resident care problems and possible solutions to appropriate nursing management personnel

Schedule

  • Evening and night shifts
  • Full-time position

Compensation

  • Starting rate: $30.50/hr to $32.50/hr based on years of experience
  • Evening and night shift differential: $32.85/hr

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off

Required Qualifications

  • Active LPN license
  • One year of nursing experience (new graduates welcome to apply)

Working Environment

  • Work involves routine and anticipated exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue (OSHA Category I)
  • May require use of safety equipment such as HEPA mask for infection prevention
  • Single work location

Note: This job description is not designed to be comprehensive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates are paid to employees based on facility policy and/or collective bargaining agreement.

Experience Level Entry-level to experienced
Job Type Full Time
Compensation $30.50 - $32.50 an hour

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