Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

   Location: Jamaica, NY
   Unit: Long-Term Care

  Position Overview:
1. Degree Required: LPN
2. Specialty: LTC-LPN
3. Shift Availability: Day, Evening, and Night (Full-time and Part-time)
4. Start Date: 11/24/2024
5. Assignment Length: 26 weeks
6. Employment Type: Per Diem

  Facility Information:
1. Facility Size: 250 beds
2. Patient Ratio: Day - 2 LPNs/40 patients; Evening/Night - 1 LPN/40 patients
3. Uniform Requirements:
- LPN - Purple
- RN - Teal Green
- CNA - Navy Blue

  Shift Details:
1. Day Shift: 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
2. Evening Shift: 3:30 PM 12:00 AM
3. Night Shift: 11:00 PM 8:00 AM
4. Weekend Requirement: Must work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

  Pay & Compensation:
1. Estimated Pay Rate: $47 per hour

  Orientation:
1. Length: 3-4 days, with additional orientation time for med pass, treatment pass, and desk responsibilities
2. Paid: Yes, orientation pay begins immediately
3. Days/Time: Typically conducted on the right side of the building in the lobby
- 1st 3 days: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Remaining Days: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  Minimum Requirements:
1. Experience: 6 months of prior LPN experience required
2. Licensure: Active LPN license in good standing
3. Other Requirements: Resume, primary verification, reference, drivers license, and health clearances (Varicella, Hep B, CHRC)
4. Fingerprinting: Required by NYS Vets Home policy, provided by the facility at no expense to the applicant


  Patient Care Requirements:
1. Responsibilities: Provide quality care to assigned patients, including medication and treatment administration, patient monitoring, and documentation of care
2. Patient Load: Must be comfortable managing 40 patients independently during evening and night shifts
3. Note: Easy-to-manage patient load, but high autonomy expected