Friendly Senior Living·Rochester, New York
The Licensed Practical Nurse assists in planning and evaluating nursing care, performs nursing treatments such as dressing and colostomy care, and administers medications under supervision. Responsibilities also include recognizing and reporting member symptoms, maintaining adequate fluid intake for members, and ensuring daily CNA documentation is complete.
Friendly Senior Living is a highly rated Senior Care Community, - we embrace and live our values every day: Friendship, Teamwork, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Customer Focus.
Because Friends Care Always!
We consider many different factors to determine your compensation package at FSL.
We assess your specific job family, level, relevant skills, experience, and other special trainings, or accomplishments you bring to the position.
Pay decisions are also guided by our financial means as well as analyzed against what others earn internally.
We strive to pay competitively and offer market differentiated benefits and perquisites in line with our compensation philosophy.
The salary range is a reflection of many similar like positions and your actual compensation may not be at the high or low end of the range but will be based on your unique skills and other criteria mentioned.
FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience through growth and learning opportunities in addition to an inclusive work culture coupled with other perquisites.
Support Culture and Excellence through active role with assigned neighborhood initiatives. Essential Job Functions
Assists in planning and evaluating nursing care.
Performs nursing care to Members following established policies and procedures under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse.
May administer medications after having been oriented to the medication procedure of the Home.
May assist with medical rounds.
Performs nursing treatments such as dressing, colostomy care, pressure ulcer care and others as assigned.
Renders first aid in emergency situations.
Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms observed in Members assigned to daily care; may record observations in the medical record after orientation to this procedure.
Maintains adequate fluid intake of Members who are unable to hydrate themselves.
Participates in the In-service Education and Safety Programs of the Home; may attend selected meetings and workshops to improve job skills and/or working relationships.
Provides first aid at Linden Knoll as necessary.
Performs other duties as required by Supervisor or by Administration from time-to-time.
Ensures that team conference is held each shift.
Accountable to ensure daily CNA documentation is complete.
Responsible for completion of monthly summaries as assigned.
Expectations of the Positions
Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning – start of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation.
Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented demeanor and supports Culture and Excellence initiatives by interactions with co-workers and/or Members.
Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook).
Physical Requirements
Refer to Physical Requirements form.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Friendly Home.
May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Members or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Members, visitors and team members during emergency situations.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and very effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the above position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that the duties specifically identified are the only duties required to perform this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Employees may perform other related duties within Federal and/or State regulations to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is not a guarantee of employment for any set period and that either the organization or employee may terminate employment at any time with or without case. Furthermore, this job description may be added to or revised at any time.
Candidates must have graduated from a school of practical nursing and possess current NYS Licensure. Essential expectations include dependability, punctuality, willingness to work overtime/weekends as required, and maintaining a clean, friendly, service-oriented demeanor.
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse openings in New York are typically driven by ongoing patient-care needs in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings. This role is competitive because employers usually expect an active New York State LPN license, CPR and Infection Control certification, plus a vocational or technical nursing diploma or degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, and confirm your certifications are current.
