Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Per Diem)

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care (Per Diem)
Department:  Long Term Care                  
Location: Unity Living Center,  89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611    

Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule:  5 shifts required a month, 2 weekend shifts required

Unity Living Center is a 120-bed, state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility located on two recently renovated floors within the Rochester Regional Health St. Mary’s campus. Our team provides specialized, patient-centered care for individuals with complex medical needs, dementia, and behavioral challenges, creating an environment where nurses can grow their clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact. 

• Shift differentials for added earning potential ($1.50–$4.00 per hour) 

• Strong benefits—including a pension  

• 100% paid educational opportunities and support for LPN → RN career advancement 

• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance programs 

• Up to $10,000 in tuition assistance for BSN to MSN advancement 

• Comprehensive full benefits package with pension 

• Build Specialized Clinical Expertise — Gain hands-on experience with short-term rehabilitation, IV therapy, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, ventilator care, pain management, and chronic disease management  

  

Grow your nursing career in an environment where your contributions are valued and your professional development is fully supported every step of the way. 

SUMMARY

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation and recording is taking place. Your ability to lead is crucial in both the success of the CNAs and the care of the patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation. 

• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.

• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools. 

• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols. 

• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner. 

• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.  

• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner. 

• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Responsible for timely, accurate medication administration of assigned team and concurrent required documentation.  

• Performs treatments and documents progress of same as per physician orders and facility protocol.  

• Assures concise, pertinent and complete resident care documentation using computerized medical record process. Assures the initiation of appropriate care pathway tools.  

• Directs CNA assigned to the team in the timely completion of quality individualized personal care in compliance with resident's individual care plans. Ensures CNA documentation is accurate and complete.  

• Responsible for receiving/giving relevant reports, both written and verbal from/to appropriate staff as per departmental protocols.  

• Contacts physicians, transcribes orders and follows up with appropriate action to institute orders in timely manner.  

• Assures proper monitoring of residents and relevant condition status are reported to charge nurse/supervisor and/or physicians in a timely manner.  

• Completes pre-reviews of medication administration records as per facility protocols.   

• Completes required MDS documentation and all related observations in a timely manner.  

• Supports CNA team through assisting in direct ADL care of residents.  

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION SKILLS  

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.   

• Current LPN licensure in State of New York.   

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS  

• 1 year experience   

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$28.51 - $34.68Rochester14611

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.