Rehabilitation Licensed Practical Nurse
Utica, New York
MVHS-Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Travel/Contract

Location: Utica, New York
Specialty: LVN / LPN
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Required Experience: Minimum 1.5 years
• Required License: New York LPN license
• Experience in Rehabilitation Nursing Center and Long-Term Care (LTC) preferred
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• EMR System: PointClickCare preferred
• Local candidates within 75 miles radius considered

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA strongly preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA strongly preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA strongly preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for ER staff
• State License verification (primary source online verification)
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and certain med/surg units

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and certain med/surg units; expires every 3 years

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (required prior to start)
• Background Checks:

  • Standard 7-year search including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
  • Education Verification
  • Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN/LPN staff)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start (specific requirements for PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted, Tspot not accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or documented history)
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season: Sept 1 - March 31)
• Pneumonia Vaccination or Declination (required for all candidates)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online learning modules prior to first shift
• Review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job Description
  • Code of Conduct
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • Code Elopement Handout
  • New Employee Orientation Booklet
  • Welcome Packet acknowledgment
  • CHRC Form (electronic signature acceptable)
  • Omnicell Form (for nursing staff)
• Photo for badge (appropriate headshot, plain background, no head coverings)
• Paper orientation documents must be completed prior to start

References & History

• 2 Professional References required for Travel, Allied, Per Diem Acute Care
• 1 Professional Reference required for Per Diem Non-Acute Care
• Skills Checklist required annually

This position is ideal for LPNs with experience in rehab and long-term care settings who hold a valid New York license and meet the certification and compliance requirements listed above.