Licensed Practical Nurse Staff 1 - Dementia Unit

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 
Department: Long Term Care Dementia Unit                     
Location: DeMay Living Center
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule: Evenings, 2:00pm-10:00pm Every other weekend     

Signing Bonus: Up to $15,000

Why Join DeMay Living Center?

Competitive Pay & Incentives

Shift differentials ranging from $1.50-$4.00 per hour

Incentive opportunities

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Strong benefits package, with retirement options

Career Growth & Development

Tuition assistance available and student loan assistance programs

Clear opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles

Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement

Hands-On Clinical Experience

Diverse caseload including vent unit, dementia, long-term care, and short-term rehab

Includes a rehabilitation unit modeled after a med-surg setting

Build strong, well-rounded clinical skills

Supportive Team Environment

Join a team committed to your success

Meaningful work delivering high-quality patient care every day

 

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.
• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.
• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.
• Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.
• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.
• Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.
• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.
• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.
• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.
• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
1 year experience preferred.

Required Licensure / Certification Skills:
Current licensure in the State of New York.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$30.31 - $36.48Newark14513

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.