Are you ready to love what you do?

St. John’s will lead and inspire a shift in society’s views of elder hood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in this community. St. John’s embraces living every day by fostering a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and the residents that call St. John’s home.

Want to EARN & LEARN while you are preparing to take your NCLEX? This position is for LPN academic program graduates within the past 18 months.

St. John’s offers a unique opportunity to prepare to become an excellent nurse within a compassionate small home environment. At St. John’s we pride ourselves on our expertise in rehabilitation and memory care. In the Practical Nurse Trainee position (not a GPN position), you will develop various skills through observation, including how to provide excellent nursing care as a backdrop to providing excellent quality of life for our Elders. You will also engage in meaningful life activities in the spirit of person-centered care.

* St. John’s Home was recognized as a “high performing” provider of long-term care by U.S. News and World Report *

This is a temporary 90 days position to bridge between the LPN graduation and NCLEX.

Must be able to commit to part time (24-32 hours per week) or full time (40 hours per week) on a DAY shift schedule (8 hour shifts between 7:00 am and 7:30 pm). If you are CNA certified, you would also have the option of working an evening shift schedule (3:00-11:00 pm). All schedules include every other weekend.

** This opportunity pays $18.00 per hour if no C.N,A. certification held or $19.50-$22.00 per hour with C.N.A. certification generous extra pay for evening shift hours, and weekend shifts **

What are the required competencies that set me apart from other candidates?

• Values and enjoys deep relationships with others, especially elders
• Is comfortable working on a team and demonstrates strong collaboration and communication skills, including growing team members and self through providing constructive feedback
• Is willing to learn and grow through feedback and team projects
• Is flexible and committed to supporting the emotional, physical, and social needs of those living in their home
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and a commitment to customer service
• Technical competence with computers
• Graduate of LPN program within past 18 months.
• Must be ready to take the NCLEX exam within 90 days of employment
• Compliance with NYS Department of Health immunization requirements

What will I be doing to make a positive impact on others?

• Taking vitals, careful observation of resident status and wellbeing
• Engages in social interactions with elders, develops relationships
• Assists staff with meaningful life activities
• Participates in meal times to promote social well being
• Meets nutritional needs
• Measures and records intake and output
• Reports unusual occurrences regarding change in residents' conditions, incidents and demeanors
• Other responsibilities as needed on the nursing floor to facilitate teamwork, initiative and leadership

What is required to be successful on the job?

• Good communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• LPN graduate of or pending graduation (within approximately one month) from accredited NYS nursing school.
• This position is intended to be a bridged career development opportunity for a limited time (90 days) at which time, the NCLEX is passed.
• Promotion to the LPN position will occur upon receiving NYS licensure.

Physical Requirements:

Sits, stands, walks most of the day. Frequent moving and lifting of residents. Moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Exposure to Conditions:

May be exposed to contagious infection, odors, bodily fluids and psycho-behavioral situations.

St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.