LPN Charge- 2nd Shift
14 days ago
Jamestown
Job Description Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Charge - 2nd Shift Hultquist Place Assisted Living Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule: 40 hours per week | 2nd Shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) | Includes every other weekend Pay: $21.00 – $29.94 per hour, commensurate with experience Hultquist Place Assisted Living is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to residents while supporting a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment. As an LPN Charge Nurse, you will work under the supervision of the Director of Patient Services and RN Case Manager to ensure residents receive excellent clinical care consistent with facility policies, procedures, and New York State regulations. This role also includes leading and supporting the care team on shift to ensure quality resident care and effective team communication. We are currently offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates who join our team. Shift Differential: While working 2nd shift, Lutheran employees receive an additional $1.50/hour. Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to residents, assisting with medication administration, supervising care staff, and ensuring accurate documentation of all resident care activities. The LPN also plays an important role in recognizing changes in resident conditions and communicating with the interdisciplinary care team. Qualifications: • Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program, • Current New York State LPN license in good standing, • Demonstrated interest in geriatric nursing and resident-centered care, • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team, • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skillsKey Responsibilities:Resident Care, • Provide nursing care to residents in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, • Monitor residents for changes in condition and report findings to the RN Case Manager, • Follow and implement individualized care plans, • Assist with direct resident care when needed, • Support a safe, comfortable, and respectful physical, social, and emotional environment for residentsMedication Administration, • Assist with medication administration in accordance with facility policies, • Observe the six rights of medication administration, • Receive medications from the pharmacy and maintain accurate medication records, • Participate in medication review meetings and audits, • Maintain medication carts, medication rooms, and related documentationCommunication and Documentation, • Accurately complete and maintain resident medical records and documentation, • Provide and receive shift reports, • Report incidents, accidents, and resident concerns promptly, • Communicate with physicians and providers regarding resident care and orders, • Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory and facility requirementsLeadership & Team Collaboration, • Supervise and guide the day-to-day work of HHAs, PCAs, and other nursing staff, • Assist with staff coaching, evaluations, and performance feedback when assigned, • Conduct shift meetings to ensure effective communication among team members, • Participate in Quality Improvement, Safety, and Team meetingsOperational Duties, • Complete incident reports and notify appropriate parties including providers and families, • Prepare shift assignments for care staff, • Maintain accurate records for appointments, orders, and daily communications, • Assist with audits and regulatory compliance activitiesWhy Join Our Team?, • $2,500 Sign-On Bonus, • Competitive pay and benefits, • Consistent 2nd shift schedule, • Meaningful work supporting seniors in a compassionate community, • Collaborative and supportive care team, • Opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and resident-centered careBenefits:, • 401(k), • 401(k) Matching, • Paid Time Off, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Short Term Disability Insurance, • Health Reimbursement and Savings Accounts (HRA/HSA), • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Tuition Assistance Program If you are a dedicated LPN who is passionate about caring for older adults, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team! Lutheran Social Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.