Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care jobs in Buffalo, NY

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

SIGN-ON BONUS: up to $3,000

NEW STARTING RATE: $25.25 ($25.25 - $27.34 per hour, dependent upon experience)

SHIFT: Full-Time, Evenings, Nights

BENEFITS:

• Up to $3,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Weekly Paychecks
• Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonuses
• Peer Mentorship
• Generous Paid Time Off

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 the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all residents. This opportunity awaits a motivated and ambitious professional with assisted living experience.
• Handles physician orders, administers medications, collect and maintain resident data, take vitals, assist with resident comfort
• Assure proper procedures are followed at all times
• Communicate with residents and their families in an appropriate manor

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current and valid license as an LPN in the state of New York required
• Degree from 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:

Absolut Care of Gasport

Attn: Kimberly Methvin, Recruiter

4540 Lincoln Dr.

Gasport, NY 14067

CALL or TEXT: 716-954-6800 for more information

ABOUT US:

Absolut Care is comprised of five skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living facility in New York State, including: Absolut Care of Allegany in Allegany, Absolut Care of Aurora Park in East Aurora, Absolut Care of Gasport in Gasport, Absolut Care of Orchard Brooke in Orchard Park, Absolut Care of Three Rivers in Painted Post and Absolut Care of Westfield in Westfield.

We offer a variety of services including subacute rehab, long-term care, and hospice. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and Vestra Care.

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!

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)

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.25 - $27.34 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person