Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift, Full-Time with Sign-on Bonus

LPN
Full-Time | Night Shift| $27.81-$35.02 per hour, based on years of experience and licensure date
$2.00 Shift Differential | $1.00 Weekend Differential

LPN Sign On Bonus $4,000 Paid In Installments

Schedule:
32 hours/week, 10:45 pm - 7:15 pm, weeknights and every other weekend with some holiday requirements

About the Role:

The staff nurse is essential in promoting and restoring residents' quality of life through compassionate nursing care tailored to each resident's individual needs. This position requires strong organizational, observational, and communication skills, along with a desire to work collaboratively within a skilled nursing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out MD orders for medications and check physician orders for accuracy
Monitor changes in residents' conditions and report to the nursing supervisor and MD as appropriate
Assist with residents' care needs, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring
Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff to ensure residents function at their optimal level of independence
Direct nursing assistant staff and promote quality care in accordance with residents' individual care plan

Qualifications:

Current licensure by the State of New York as a Licensed Practical Nurse
Experience in long-term care settings (skilled nursing or assisted living) preferred
Familiarity with electronic medical records preferred
Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills

Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

403b Retirement Account
403b Matching Up to 5%
5% Employer Retirement Grant
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Education Grant- Application Requirements
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Hardship Funds Program - Application Requirements
Holiday Pay - 8 Holidays Per Year
Life insurance Paid By Kendal
Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time Off
Referral Program
Vision Insurance

Apply today and join our dedicated team at Kendal at Ithaca!

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