Nursing Jobs in Highland, NY

Full Time LPN- 2nd shift

Discovery Senior Living Poughkeepsie, NY

About Discovery ManagementGroup Discovery Management Group leadsone of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior livingorganizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across theUnited States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization,and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families withmore than 15,000 units nationwide and growing. As part of one of the largestsenior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place toWork® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purposeguides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. Wecontinually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities thatsupport our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member hasthe tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career. Discover You Purpose with us at The Landing of Poughkeepsie. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) , you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors by providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care while supporting resident safety, dignity, and well-being every single day. Your Role: As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) , you provide hands-on nursing care in accordance with each resident’s individualized care plan. You support comprehensive health and psychosocial needs, monitor changes in condition, coordinate services, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal resident outcomes in a community setting. Position Highlights: Status: Full Time Schedule: Varies INCLUDING WEEKENDS IF APPLICABLE Location: Poughkeepsie Rate of Pay: Varies depending on experience What You’ll Do: Provide nursing care to residents in accordance with established care plans, policies, and procedures. Conduct ongoing assessments of residents’ physical and psychosocial status and monitor for changes in condition. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document appropriately. Coordinate and communicate resident care needs with physicians, families, pharmacies, and other care providers. Support health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives within the community. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation. Assist with care planning, service plan updates, and resident evaluations as required. Collaborate with caregivers, wellness team members, and leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery. Respond to resident concerns, incidents, and emergencies using sound clinical judgment. Support training and guidance for care staff as appropriate. Ensure the community adheres to applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to resident care and services. Participate in quality assurance initiatives, audits, and compliance activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or a Professional Registered Nurse as per state regulations Minimum of two (2) years of Licensed Nurse experience required. Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or a skilled nursing environment preferred. Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate appropriately. Demonstrated commitment to seniors and person-centered care. Ability to work nights, weekends, and flexible schedules as required by the community. Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and basic computer applications. Ability to respond to medical emergencies. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease. Ability to lift or assist residents as required by care plans. Benefits You’ll Enjoy: Competitive wages Early access to earned wages before payday! Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours Paid time off and Holidays (full-time) Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time) 401(K) with employer match Paid training Opportunities for growth and advancement Company provided uniforms Employee Assistance Program Why Join Us DiscoverySenior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! Alarge part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in thisindustry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, weare constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle weare offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in themarketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture forour team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and evenencouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our businessand our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impactson our residents as well as our team members. Findout what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose! Our Culture& Values Sooften, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what westand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, corevalues, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric ofour company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY,COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY. Individually, they are ourvirtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovationand success. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wecelebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment forall team members. EOE D/V A Note to Applicants This job description outlines the general nature and levelof responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties.Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able toperform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation,as determined on a case-by-case basis. Agency Policy We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffingagencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly. Employment Scam Warning We only post jobs on our official careers site and acceptapplications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text orsocial media or ask for personal or banking information. RegulatoryCompliance & Background Screening DiscoverySenior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employmentlaws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, backgroundscreening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent uponsuccessful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required backgroundscreenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-basedscreening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and otherscreenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct orindirect resident access. Certainpositions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs,including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specificlicensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role andjurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a conditionof employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain asafe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members. Employmentin Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screeningin accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required tocomplete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCAClearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com . If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!