We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct, resident-focused care for elder Franciscan sisters in a convent home located in the Cheektowaga area of Buffalo, near Villa Maria College campus.
This is a full-time position on the afternoon shift from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. The schedule alternates between two weekly patterns:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Week 2: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Clinical Setting
You will work in a residential convent home providing care to elderly Franciscan sisters. The environment emphasizes quality resident care and meaningful interpersonal interactions within a warm, caring community setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient-centered care to elder Franciscan sisters
- Manage multiple priorities and assist in overseeing Nurse Aides to ensure residents receive the highest quality of care and support
- Distribute medications and maintain narcotic records
- Maintain resident records and perform charting duties
- Assist other nursing staff with resident care activities and related services necessary for the personal needs and comfort of residents
- Work collaboratively with all departments to support the religious life of sisters and contribute to a thriving living and working environment
Required Qualifications
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York, in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience
- Long-term care experience
Compensation
Salary: $25.92 - $36.14 per hour. Wage will be determined based on relevant work experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Benefits
Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:
- Outstanding health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) with affordable premiums and low deductible
- Generous 403(b) retirement program with employer contribution up to 6% matching
- 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays
- Annual pay increase
- Employee Referral Bonus (up to $1,000)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, and spouse/dependent insurance
- Free parking
- Employer discounts: Sprint, Verizon, and Dell
- Well Aware Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Emergency Assistance Fund
- FSNA Care Connection for discounts on diapers and personal care products
- PayActiv access to earned but unpaid wages before payday
- Paid mentor program with wage increase for mentors
- Clothing Benefit Program for Health Services or Facilities Management employees
- Ticketsatwork.com discounted travel and entertainment
- Access Perks discounted travel and local retailers
- Perfect Presence Attendance Raffle (quarterly)
- Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance