### Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Utica, NY
**Position:** Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
**Location:** Utica, NY
**Duration:** 13 Weeks
**Shift:** 5x8s, Day (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM)
**Approved Hours:** 40 hours per week
**Pay Range:** $1,500 to $1,700 Weekly Gross
**Overview:**
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week contract position in Utica, NY. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 40-bed long-term care unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in long-term care settings and be ready to work a day shift with occasional weekends.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Patient Care:** Provide compassionate and effective nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility, including patients with MS, orthopedic conditions, dementia, and memory care needs.
- **Clinical Duties:** Perform routine clinical tasks such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient progress.
- **EMR Management:** Utilize PointClick Care for electronic health record management, including documentation of patient care and communication with healthcare teams.
- **Unit Flexibility:** Float to various units within the same building as needed, ensuring coverage across all patient care areas.
- **Weekend Rotation:** Work every other weekend as part of the regular schedule.
- **Compliance:** Adhere to all facility protocols, maintain required certifications, and follow best practices for patient care and safety.
**Requirements:**
- **Experience:** Minimum of 1 year of experience in a long-term care setting.
- **Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent.
- **Certifications & Licensure:**
- BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association.
- Current LPN License for New York State.
- COVID-19 vaccination card.
**Additional Details:**
- **Distance Requirement:** Must live at least 75 miles away from the facility.
- **Patient Populations:** Manage care for patients with medical-surgical conditions, orthopedic issues, dementia, and memory care needs.
- **EMR System:** Experience with PointClick Care or similar electronic medical record systems is required.
**Why Join Us?**
- **Competitive Pay:** Enjoy a weekly gross pay range of $1,500 to $1,700.
- **Supportive Environment:** Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- **Impactful Work:** Make a difference in the lives of long-term care residents and contribute to their quality of life.
If you meet these qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Travel nursing
Pay: $1,500.00 - $1,750.00 per week
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Breakdown pay
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- How far you are from Utica, NY?
Must be 75 miles from the facility.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
License/Certification:
- BLS from AHA (Required)
- LPN Licesne for NY (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: On the road