Licensed Practical Nurse LPN PT

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN – Sign on Bonus $10,000 (FT) / $5,000 (PT)

Join Gurwin Healthcare System as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role offers a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for full‑time hires and $5,000 for part‑time hires.

Base pay: $34.36/hr – $37.80/hr (full‑time). Rate increases to $36.19/hr – $39.81/hr after six months of employment.

Commack, NY – Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (460‑bed). Full‑time LPNs work evening and night shifts: 3:00 pm–11:15 pm and 11:00 pm–7:15 am, scheduled every other weekend. Part‑time LPNs work all shifts: 7:00 am–3:15 pm, 3:00 pm–11:15 pm, and 11:00 pm–7:15 am, scheduled every other weekend.

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program with a current license to practice in New York State.
• Interest in the special needs of geriatric patients and ability to integrate geriatric nursing principles into practice.
• Effective interpersonal relations with patients, staff, and families.
• Effective communication in English, both oral and written.
• Education in all areas of LTC/Subacute to ensure competency on all facility units.

• Participates in nursing care of patients within the scope of practical nursing, under the supervision of an RN.
• Forms and implements patient care plans to meet specialized needs of geriatric patients under RN supervision.
• Administers patient care as assigned by an RN within departmental guidelines; may assume team leader, primary nurse, or charge roles under RN direction.
• Directs and supervises non‑professional staff as assigned.
• Observes, records, and reports patient data per departmental policy.
• Participates in unit nursing and interdisciplinary team activities.
• Administers medications and performs nursing procedures per departmental policy.
• Attends institutional in‑service programs and participates in departmental committees as assigned.
• Performs related and miscellaneous duties as directed; may be required to perform unrelated duties in emergencies.

• Medical insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) – employee and optional family coverage.
• Dental insurance through Met Life.
• Vision insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (Eye Med).
• Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care).
• Long‑term disability insurance (no cost).
• Life insurance equal to annual salary (no cost).
• Accrued holiday, personal and vacation time; unused sick time payout where qualified.
• National Employee Assistance Program (no cost).
• Childcare, membership and program discounts at local YJCCs.
• Health‑care provider benefits: on‑site cafeteria, Starbucks cafe, and employee perks (holiday gift cards, annual BBQ, winter celebrations, themed events).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Sign‑on bonus for specified clinical positions and Employee Referral Bonus for the same.
• Other discounts: BJ's membership, Bethpage
  
  FCU savings, Plum Benefits entertainment discounts, etc.

Entry level

Part‑time (full‑time positions available with separate sign‑on bonus)

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care

EOE M/F/D/V