Syracuse
Job Description Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care Location: Onondaga, NY 13215 (Onondaga County) Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem Pay: $32.83/hr Position Summary A skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Onondaga, NY is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join its nursing team in a direct hire, permanent role. The LPN delivers direct resident care under the direction of the RN Supervisor / Director of Nursing, administers medications and treatments, documents accurately, and helps supervise nursing assistants on the unit. This is a hands-on floor role in a resident-centered, survey-ready building. Key Responsibilities • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policy; complete accurate MAR/TAR documentation, • Perform routine nursing procedures: wound care and dressing changes, catheter care, ostomy care, tube feedings, glucose monitoring, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, • Complete admission, readmission, and change-of-condition assessments; report findings promptly to the RN Supervisor or provider, • Monitor and document vital signs, intake/output, skin condition, behavior, and response to interventions in the EHR (PointClickCare or comparable), • Supervise and direct CNAs on assigned unit, including assignments, break coverage, and follow-through on care plans, • Communicate with residents, families, physicians, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary team members professionally and promptly, • Respond to falls, emergencies, and change-of-condition events; initiate protocols and complete incident documentation, • Participate in care plan meetings, shift report, and infection control, and support survey readiness at all times, • Maintain compliance with NYS Department of Health regulations, CMS requirements, HIPAA, and facility policyRequirements, • Active, unrestricted New York State LPN license, • Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA preferred), • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, • Minimum 1 year of LPN experience preferred; skilled nursing/long-term care experience strongly preferred, • IV certification a plus, • Working knowledge of electronic health records; PointClickCare experience preferred, • Physical requirements: able to lift/assist up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, • Must pass background check (including NYS CHRC fingerprinting) and drug screen; TB screening and immunization records requiredWhat We Offer, • Competitive pay of $32.83/hr, • Shift and weekend differentials, • Permanent, direct hire position with the facility, • Flexible scheduling — full-time, part-time, and per diem options, • Health, dental, and vision benefits available for eligible employees, • 401(k) with employer match, • Paid time off and holiday pay for eligible employees, • Dedicated recruiter support throughout the hiring process Exec