Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

divh2LPN Opportunities at Gurwin Healthcare System/h2pGurwin Healthcare System is a full healthcare continuum providing extraordinary care to the Long Island community and beyond. Set primarily on a 36-acre campus in Commack, NY, the Gurwin Healthcare System includes the 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Gurwins Assisted Living community (Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences), our independent living community (Fountaingate Gardens), Island Nursing and Rehab Center, and two certified (CHHA) and licensed home care (LHCSA) agencies./ppWe are currently offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for all full-time LPNs hired and $5,000 for all part-time LPNs hired. Rate increase to $36.19-$39.81 after 6 months of employment./ppPositions available:/pulliFull-time evening and night shifts 3:00pm-11:15pm and 11:00pm-7:15am (scheduled every other weekend)/liliPart-time all shifts 7:00am-3:15pm, 3:00pm-11:15pm and 11:00pm-7:15am (scheduled every other weekend)/li/ulpRequirements include:/pulliGraduate of an accredited professional nursing program with a current license to practice in New York State./liliDemonstrates interest in the special needs of geriatric patients and possesses an ability to integrate principles of geriatric nursing into nursing practice./liliAbility to establish effective interpersonal relations with patients, staff and families./liliAbility to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing./liliEducation in all areas of LTC/Subacute to ensure competency on all units in the facility./li/ulpResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:/pulliParticipates in the nursing care of patients within the scope of the legal definition of the practice of practical nursing. The LPN works under the supervision and/or direction of a registered professional nurse./liliParticipates in the formulation and implementation of patient care plans to meet the specialized needs of geriatric patients under the supervision of an RN./liliAdministers patient care as assigned by an RN within departmental guidelines. As the unit situation requires, an LPN may be assigned to assume team leader, primary nurse or charge responsibilities under the direction of an RN./liliDirects and supervises non-professional staff as assigned./liliObserves, records and reports patient data as dictated by departmental policy./liliParticipates in unit nursing and inter-disciplinary team activities./liliAdministers medications and performs nursing procedures as dictated by departmental policy./liliAttends nursing and other institutional in-service programs and participates in departmental committees as assigned./liliPerforms related and miscellaneous duties as directed. In an emergency situation, may be expected to perform unrelated duties./li/ulpWe offer an excellent salary, dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package./ppBenefits:/pulliMedical Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) for eligible employees, plus a family option. Includes:/liulliFitness Reimbursement Program/liliWellness discounts/li/ulliDental Insurance through MetLife/liliVision Insurance through Metlife/liliAccrued holiday/personal and vacation time; payout for unused sick time for those who qualify/liliFlexible Spending Account Medical and/or Dependent Care/liliLong term disability Insurance for those who qualify (no cost to employee)/liliLife Insurance value is equal to employees annual salary (no cost to employee)/liliNational Employee Assistance Program (no cost to employee)/liliChildcare, membership and program discounts at Suffolk YJCC, Commack and Mid-Island YJCC, Plainview/liliTax deferred annuity plan employee automatically enrolled with 3% contribution / employer contributes 4% after one year of service (graded vesting)/liliTuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year/liliSign-on bonus for specified clinical positions/liliEmployee Referral Bonus for specified clinical positions/liliStarbucks caf on-site/liliStaff cafeteria with subsidized pricing/liliEmployee perks including holiday gift cards, System-wide annual BBQ and Winter Celebrations, meals, treats and other theme related staff events/liliOther discounts and added value for employees from outside corporations including BJs membership discount, FourLeaf FCU savings perks, Plum Benefits Entertainment discounts and more!/li/ulpEOE M/F/D/V/ppIND123/p/div