Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekend Warrior

STARTING RATE: $25.25/hr. ($25.25- $28.15/hr., dependent upon experience)

SHIFT: Work two consecutive 12 hour shifts, 24 hours total, and get paid an additional 13.5 hours

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Instant Pay Options
• Referral Bonuses
• Peer Mentorship

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:

• A current and valid license as an LPN in the state of New York is 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
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Basic computer knowledge, PCC e-MAR experience preferred
• Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Chautauqua Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10836 Temple Road
Dunkirk, NY 14048

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

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)