Travel LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
Newark, NY
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Evenings

LPN/LVN – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Short-Term Rehabilitation

Location

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join a 41-bed Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit specializing in orthopedic recovery, cardiac rehabilitation, wound care, IV therapy, and nephrostomy care. The ideal candidate will have experience in Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation settings, be proficient with Epic charting, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Schedule

• 13-Week Contract
• Shift: Varies (Days/Nights)
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
• Floating: Yes, based on facility needs
• First-Time Travelers Accepted: Yes
• Travelers must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (Locals not accepted).

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Rehabilitation experience
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Patient ratio experience of 1:10
• Ability to float to other units as needed

Patient Ratios

• Days: 1:8
• Nights: 1:20
• Weekends: 1:10

Patient Population

• Post-Orthopedic Surgery Patients
• Post-Cardiac Procedure Patients
• Wound Care Patients
• Hypertension (HTN)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Renal Failure

Unit Specialties

• 41-bed Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit
• Wound Care & Wound Vac Therapy
• IV Therapy
• PICC Line Management
• Nephrostomy Care

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and admissions
• Administer medications and treatments safely
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and laboratory results
• Complete medication reconciliation and discharge planning
• Provide patient and family education
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and wound vac management
• Assist with rehabilitation and mobility care, including ambulation and orthopedic recovery
• Manage feeding tubes, Foley catheters, ostomy care, and blood glucose monitoring
• Administer oxygen therapy and provide respiratory support as needed
• Monitor cardiac and renal patients and report changes in condition
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to other units based on patient care needs

Required Clinical Skills

Patient Care

• Patient admission & discharge
• Medication reconciliation
• Pain assessment & management
• Vital sign monitoring
• Intake & Output monitoring
• Laboratory result interpretation
• Isolation precautions & PPE
• Vaccine administration
• Patient education & follow-up calls

Orthopedic & Rehabilitation

• Ambulation assistance
• Total joint replacement care
• Crutch walking
• Cast care
• Prosthetic care

Wound Care

• Wound assessment
• Simple dressing changes
• Wound Vac management
• JP/Hemovac drain care
• Pressure ulcer prevention

IV Therapy & Procedures

• IV pumps
• Phlebotomy
• Blood product monitoring
• PICC line care

Respiratory

• Oxygen administration
• Nasal cannula
• CPAP/BiPAP management
• Oral suctioning

Behavioral Health

• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorders
• Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
• Behavior management
• De-escalation techniques
• Managing assaultive behavior

Cardiac & Renal

• CHF care
• Post-MI monitoring
• Pacemaker patients
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis care
• Shunt/Fistula care

Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary

• Feeding tube management
• Colostomy/Ileostomy care
• Foley catheter insertion (Male/Female)
• Clean catch urine collection

Hospice & End-of-Life Care

• Symptom management
• Family education and support
• Goal setting
• End-of-life care

Charting System

• Epic (Required)

Facility Highlights

• 41-bed Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit
• Specializes in:
  • Orthopedic Recovery
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Wound Care & Wound Vac Therapy
  • IV Therapy
  • PICC Line Management
  • Nephrostomy Care

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience
• Rehabilitation nursing experience
• Strong wound care background
• Epic EMR proficiency
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment