LVN/LPN - LTC - Vestal, NY - RP 26-12718

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: LVN/LPN – Long-Term Care (LTC)
Location: Vestal, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 16 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day, Evening, and Night Shifts Available | Flexible Scheduling
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes (First-Time Travelers Accepted)

Pay Rate: $33.00–$36.00/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing care to residents in a long-term care and skilled nursing setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in medication administration, clinical assessment, and caring for residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State LVN/LPN license, verified at submission.

• Minimum 1 year of Long-Term Care (LTC) or skilled nursing experience.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Experience caring for residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

• Successful completion of a medication administration (med pass) test and clinical observation.

• Strong medication administration and clinical assessment skills.

• Strong attendance, punctuality, and reliability.

• Ability to provide proof of an active license at submission.

• Flexibility to accommodate scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to physician orders.

• Perform medication passes and monitor residents for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.

• Provide nursing care in accordance with facility policies and established care plans.

• Monitor residents' conditions and promptly report significant changes to appropriate healthcare providers.

• Care for residents with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other long-term care needs.

• Complete timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

• Supervise CNAs on assigned units and coordinate resident care activities.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, CNAs, nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Maintain resident safety and follow infection-control and facility policies.

• Support a positive, professional, and respectful environment for residents from diverse backgrounds.

• Perform other duties as assigned.