LPN's

Job Summary

Safire Rehabilitation of Southtowns is a premier long‑term skilled nursing facility located in Erie County, New York. We are currently hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for the 3 PM‑11 PM and 11 PM‑7 AM shifts.

Pay:
Per diem salary of $28.00 per hour.

Benefits:
Competitive salary, full benefits package, paid time off, pension, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Deliver nursing care in structured and routine situations.
• Administer and record medications and treatments as assigned.
• Prepare for and assist nurses and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Reinforce, support, and provide health care instructions to patients and their families.
• Participate with other team members in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.
• Assist in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Observe and report patients' vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individuals.
• Record observations of patients' responses to nursing care rendered on patient charts.
• Maintain environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.
• Assist with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned.
• Perform other nursing functions related to patient care and nursing service as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration.
• Guide and direct other technicians and nurse aides in rendering patient care.
• Maintain clinical competence through participation and attendance at continuing education programs and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Administration of treatments and routine tasks such as suctioning and urinary catheterizations.
• Preparation of patient for procedures, diagnostic tests, treatments, and examinations.
• Administration of medications within scope of practice.
• Identification and setup of intravenous equipment and delivery of solutions for infusion through peripheral access devices.
• Administer blood or blood products with special training.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families/significant others.
• Assist with the rehabilitation of patients according to the nursing care plan.
• Provide for the physical comfort and safety of the patient.
• Contribute to patient care conferences.
• Assist in emergency resuscitative procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Completion of an educational program and NYS licensure as a LPN.
• Prior experience in a long‑term skilled nursing facility is a plus.

• All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test.
• Participation in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., COVID‑19, TB) and use of designated PPE when required.

We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment that allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.