Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care

Schedule

Contracts must run through the holiday season and will start on a Tuesday or Thursday, with a full shift requirement. A minimum of 24 hours per 4 weeks, including 2 weekend shifts, is required.

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct and indirect skilled nursing care to residents in a long-term care facility. The LPN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for providing care suitable to the age-specific needs of patients, particularly adults and geriatric residents. This role entails adhering to defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and maintaining collaborative relationships with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Collect ongoing data related to residents' physical and psychosocial conditions, and communicate findings to Registered Nurses and the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Contribute to creating culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate care plans reflecting nursing diagnoses and interventions aimed at achieving desired outcomes.
• Recommend revisions to care plans after evaluating resident outcomes and determine the need for referrals to address all aspects of care.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency in nursing practice and participate in the mentoring or orientation of new staff.
• Consider factors related to safety, cost, and impact during care delivery planning.
• Demonstrate competency and knowledge in the professional practice setting while ensuring an appropriate level of clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current New York Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• BLS certification
• At least 1 year of experience as an LPN in a long-term care facility

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!