LPN; Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN positions are urgently needed at the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent in Brentwood. The role involves providing compassionate care to elderly sisters during the 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm shift (part‑time, 32 hrs/week). Candidates should have a sincere passion for working with senior residents and be comfortable communicating with staff at all levels. Compensation ranges from $27.00 to $36.00 per hour.

• Valid NYS nursing license
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience, preferably with the elderly population
• Experience with EMR preferably Matrix
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
• Geriatric or hospice care experience a plus
• Strong oral and written interpersonal skills
• CPR certification
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated

• Offer each Sister personal, compassionate attention in an atmosphere conducive to physical and mental health.
• Provide continuing assessment of the Sisters nursing needs and, under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, offer follow‑up nursing care services.
• Collect health information and record vital signs.
• Administer and chart all medications according to protocol.
• Apply knowledge of drugs, drug interactions, diagnostic tests and other therapeutic modalities based on established principles and precautions.
• Document all changes in the Sisters physical, emotional or cognitive status.
• Ability to communicate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and instruct nursing aides in giving the Sisters safe quality care according their changing needs.
• Perform treatments, testing and therapeutic measures prescribed by a licensed physician within the scope of the LPN license.
• Provides skilled nursing care tasks and procedures under the direction of an RN, Physician, or other authorized health care provider.
• Report any change in a Sisters physical, emotional or cognitive status to the RN Supervisor.
• Identify, assess and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Coordinate the activities of nursing aides in transporting the Sister to the Chapel, dining room, recreational activity and in‑house appointments.
• Assist in the preparation of end of shift reporting.
• Receive phone messages and direct them appropriately.
• Perform any and all duties necessary for the well‑being of the Sisters.
• Know and carry out the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph to build unity among all created beings and promote a work environment that is characterized by respect, trust, integrity, ethical behavior, fair treatment of all, open communications, and personal accountability.

• Night Differential Pay
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick, personal time off
• 14 paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan
• Defined Pension Plan
• Compensation for this position is based according to market rate and experience level.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.