LPN/LVN - Long-Term Care - Oswego, NY - RP 26-16111

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: LPN/LVN - Long-Term Care
Location: Oswego, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 3×12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week | Available Shifts: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 10:00 AM–10:00 PM | Every Other Weekend Required
Floating: Required
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $30–$32/hr
Traveler: $36–$38/hr

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will support residents' daily healthcare needs, monitor their conditions, and assist with common age-related and chronic conditions, including dementia.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and support to long-term care residents.

• Monitor residents' conditions and report changes to the appropriate healthcare team.

• Administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice.

• Assist with care planning and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

• Support residents with dementia and other chronic conditions.

• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.

• Maintain resident safety and follow infection-control protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license.

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Must be available to work every other weekend.

• Must be willing to float as required; floating is mandatory.

• Ability to provide care in a setting with patient ratios ranging from approximately 1:20 to 1:40.

Preferred Qualifications

• Long-term care experience.