Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Horseheads, NY

Full Time | Part Time Shifts Available!

Pay Rate up to $38/hr w/ Shift Differential inquire about Sign On Bonuses!

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS:

Weekday Evenings $5.00 | Weekend Days $2.00 | Weekend Evenings $7.00!!

Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 305-bed nursing and rehabilitation center that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care and adult day care is looking for motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join a great team! For over 60 years, we have been striving to provide the best quality health care and support services in Horseheads, NY.

We believe great care starts with great people like you! If you’re an LPN who takes pride in helping others live their best life, we’d love to welcome you to our Elcor family!

Our facility sits directly on the local bus route, offering a bus stop right at Elcor for easy commuting!

Responsibilities

This position manages the daily clinical regimen of each resident. LPNs implement and evaluate the care of residents ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

• Assists in planning and implementing the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members.
• Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility’s mission.
• Documents accurately per policy on residents in a change in condition or on 24 hour report, on an ordered documentation such as behavior, pain, sleep, functional mobility, stop and watch, Medicare look back as well as required admission, lateral transfer, or discharge documentation.
• Observes for changes in the resident’s condition and suggests nursing needs. Obtains vital signs, lung sounds and other needed clinical data, notifies on duty facility supervisor and medical on any new changes in condition with also having appropriate documentation in resident record so that appropriate action can be taken
• Ability to adequately monitor, treat and report resident pain whether physical or emotional, verbal or nonverbal. Demonstrates knowledge of symptoms of pain and depression.
• Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques checks for available prn’s and administers appropriately as well as monitors for and documents/reports effectiveness.
• Administers medications safely and per policy, follows the medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates competency in medication administration per regulations. Utilizes prn medication when needed.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Valid New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certification
• 1 or more year of experience is preferred
  
  
  

Candidates must be eligible to work and able to verify employment authorization. Applicants are expected to meet the basic qualifications and job requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising resident care.

LPN Benefits:

• Competitive Pay Rates: Up to $38/hr w/ Shift Differentials & Sign on Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance,
• Financial Security: Retirement Savings Plan
• Work-Life Balance & Wellness: PTO, Sick Time and Paid Holidays!
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Ongoing Trainings and Development
• Supportive Culture: Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment