What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse position at Zodiac Healthcare?
Job Title: LPN (Long Term Care)
Facility Location: Utica, New York, 13502
Shift: 8hr (Days /Evenings)
Contract weeks: 13 weeks (Possible extension)
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week
Every other weekend is required
Pay Package (Travel):
- Weekly Gross: $1,600 - $1,700/week
Pay rate (Local):
- Hourly (Taxable): $40-$42/hr. (W2-No benefits)
Requirements:
- 1 years experience in Long Term Care settings
- Active NY State LPN License
- Active BLS Certification
75-Mile Radius Rule:
Travel candidates must live 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates.
Local applicants (within 75 miles) are welcome but will receive the local pay rate.
Job Duties:
- Provide daily nursing care to residents including medication administration, treatments, and monitoring of chronic conditions.
- Assist with ADLs, wound care, and mobility support while ensuring resident comfort and safety.
- Document assessments, interventions, and resident status changes in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
- Communicate effectively with the care team, residents, and families to support individualized care plans.
- Recognize and report changes in residents’ health conditions promptly to the RN or provider.
Salary : $40 - $42