LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse - Beacon NY

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

NEW STARTING RATE: $28.25/hr. (paying $28.25 - $32.80 per hour, depending on experience)

SIGN-ON BONUS: up to $3,000

SHIFT: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem, All shifts

BENEFITS:

Weekly Paychecks

Shift Differentials

Referral Bonuses

Transportation provided for evening shift

Peer Mentorship

Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

An LPN promotes the residents' health, wellness, and illness prevention through daily nursing and personal care endeavors. An LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and handles a diverse range of tasks, including administering treatment or medications, performing clinical procedures, and documenting the clinical data of patients, among other duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Helps to fulfill the care requirements of our patients

Working closely with others in a fast-paced, team environment under the direction of the Nurse Manager

Accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety are consistently delivered to all residents. This opportunity awaits a motivated and ambitious professional with assisted living experience

Handles physician orders, administers medications, collects and maintains resident data, takes vitals, assists with resident comfort

Assure proper procedures are followed at all times

Communicate with residents and their families in an appropriate manner

REQUIREMENTS:

Current and valid license as an LPN in the state of New York required

A degree from an accredited school or nursing/nursing program is required

Current CPR certification required

Education or experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred

Demonstrate effective communication skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution

Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable

Strong customer service skills and compassion

ABOUT US:

Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better

Licenses & Certifications


LPN

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)