LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

Current Openings:
Full Time | Evenings and Night Shifts Available
Part Time | Evening and Night Shifts Available

NYS Pension & Retirement Plan | Tuition Reimbursement | On-Site Day Care - Opening Soon!

** Pay rate between $24.64-25.50/hour**
(based on experience and shift differentials)

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 5-Star Quality Rated Senior Care Community conveniently located in Albany County, NY.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurses perform routine para-professional nursing services in the care of patients in accordance with a detailed and well-defined patient care plan under direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or a higher-level nursing administrator. Assignments concerning patient care are given specifically with limited leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of Nursing Assistants.

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse Requirements:

Current and valid NYS LPN License

Responsibilities of an LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse:

Carries out uncomplicated therapeutic treatments such as giving enemas, preparing, and applying simple dressings and administering certain medications in accordance with established policy.
Reports critical changes of a patient/resident to an RPN, or higher-level nursing administrator.
Assists in the implementation of the nursing care plan.
Takes the temperature, notes the rate of pulse and respiration, and observes and records other signs and symptoms as directed.
Collects specimens and assists in carrying out diagnostic procedures under supervision.
Assists in the admission and discharge of patients.
Assists patients in performing ambulation exercise and maintaining proper joint motion.
Cares for equipment used in care of patients as directed.
Makes beds and performs other tasks designed to provide a suitable environment for patients.
Bathes patients and gives personal hygienic care.

Each day and every interaction are an opportunity to further Our Mission of providing the highest quality of care and demonstrate respect, dignity, and compassion to not only our Residents but also our Staff.

Exceptional Benefits you won't find elsewhere:

Experience Based Pay & Shift Differentials
New York State Pension & Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
On Site Day Care - opening soon!
Health Insurance Options: Low cost or No cost Health, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions for you & your family
Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, personal, holidays.
401K Deferred Compensation: full or part time
Monthly Bus Pass: Discounted rate of only $9
So much more including Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 College Savings Plan and more!

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design.
We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse, and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents.
Our Mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas.
For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.