Review Vacancy
TitleLicensed Practical Nurse NYS Veterans Home Oxford - Continuous
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $46611 to $50628 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Eligible for or possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State. Or in title or eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law or reachable for appointment from appropriate Civil Service List.
The preferred candidate will also have Geriatric care experience.
Duties Description As a Licensed Practical Nurse under the supervision of an RN, you would be involved in the treatment of residents. You would administer certain medications; observe residents and report changes in their condition; take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; and obtain specimens for analysis. You would prepare and apply simple dressings; bathe and feed residents; and care for residents and their quarters by performing such tasks as making beds, changing linen, lifting, and moving residents and caring for their personal effects.
Additional Comments We are a State of the Art 242 bed Skilled Long Term Care Nursing Facility caring for Veterans and their spouses.
Full time, part time, and per diem positions are available.
Generous fringe benefits include, but not limited to health, dental & vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid vacation, personal & sick leave, defined retirement benefit plan, access to group rates for life, home and auto insurance and more.
*Shift Differential paid for evening & night shift schedules, $4,000 annual geographic pay in addition to salary*
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.