Description

American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a long-term care facility, requiring an active NY state license and 1+ year of LTC experience, to work night shifts caring for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients.

Details

• Work in a 300-bed state/government run long-term care center offering rehabilitation therapies, skilled nursing, memory care, and wound care
• LTC unit caring for Alzheimer's and Dementia patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:18-20
• Scheduled for 3x12-hour night shifts (18:45-07:15)
• Every other weekend required upon center request
• Start dates occur every 2 weeks due to orientation schedule
• PCC (Point Click Care) charting system used, though prior experience is not required for consideration

Requirements

• Active NY state license required (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of LTC or skilled nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• Must be able to pass a medication administration (med pass) test and clinical observation
• Must be an American citizen
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and flexibility required

Additional Information

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and perform accurate medication passes
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition and complete timely documentation
• Provide nursing care in accordance with facility policies and supervise CNAs on assigned units
• Any solid color scrubs and closed-toe shoes required
• Free parking available
• Shift cannot be changed once offered, and RTO cannot be added after acceptance
• Cannot take every holiday off; holiday RTO must be arranged directly with the facility after starting
• Call-outs must be reported with more than 24 hours notice
• Orientation occurs every 2 weeks and cannot be missed
• Compliance process takes 1.5-2 weeks
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted