Job Title: LPN/LVN - Long-Term Care
Location: Oswego, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 3×12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week | Available Shifts: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 10:00 AM–10:00 PM | Every Other Weekend Required
Floating: Required
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $30–$32/hr
Traveler: $36–$38/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will support residents' daily healthcare needs, monitor their conditions, and assist with common age-related and chronic conditions, including dementia.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care and support to long-term care residents.
Monitor residents' conditions and report changes to the appropriate healthcare team.
Administer medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
Assist with care planning and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Support residents with dementia and other chronic conditions.
Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
Maintain resident safety and follow infection-control protocols.
Required Qualifications
Active New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must be available to work every other weekend.
Must be willing to float as required; floating is mandatory.
Ability to provide care in a setting with patient ratios ranging from approximately 1:20 to 1:40.
Preferred Qualifications
Long-term care experience.