Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at University Center summary:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at University Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY, responsible for providing patient care including administering medications, monitoring health vitals, and supervising nursing assistants. Duties include wound care, assisting with personal hygiene, and tracking residents' food and liquid intake. Requires a valid LPN license and teamwork skills to support high-quality, personalized care in a 46-bed rehabilitation environment.

University Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Skilled Nursing Facility in Bronx, NY.

Now Offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Base rate is $31.94 with an additional 10% shift differential for evenings and nights.

DUTIES:

• Collecting required information from new Residents to be admitted.
• Recording health details of Residents; including vitals & temperature.
• Administering medications and injections to Residents as needed.
• Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed.
• May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
• Helps Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene.
• Monitors Residents’ food and liquid intake and output.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work as a team member.
• Valid LPN State license.
• Must be in good standing with State Registry.

About us:

University Center is a 46-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the historic and serene neighborhood of the University Heights section of the Bronx. Our small size is unique and it enables us to tailor our care to meet the individual needs of each resident in a homelike environment. Our staff is devoted, loyal, and committed to providing optimum quality of care which fosters independence and maintains dignity. University Nursing Home is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

Keywords:

Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, skilled nursing, patient care, medication administration, wound care, resident monitoring, caregiving, healthcare, licensed nurse