Rehabilitation LPN
Utica, New York
MVHS-Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Travel/Contract

Location: Utica, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

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

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 (if applicable)
• State License verification (primary source online verification)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if working in ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, or specific units)

Required Competencies

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

Health and Background Requirements

• 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 (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot NOT accepted)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccine, or documented chickenpox history)
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season: 9/1 - 3/31)
• Pneumonia Vaccination or Declination (required for all candidates, especially rehab travelers)

Documentation and Orientation

• 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 Registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual)
  • Education Verification and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN/LPN staff)
• Facility-specific documents to review and sign:

  • Job Description
  • Code of Conduct
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
  • Code Elopement Handout
  • New Employee Orientation Booklet
  • Welcome Packet acknowledgment
  • CHRC Form (for allied travelers)
  • Omnicell Form (for nursing staff)
  • Pneumococcal Declination (if applicable)
• Online learning modules must be completed prior to first shift
• Photo for badge: appropriate headshot required

References and Skills

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

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.

This position is ideal for an experienced LPN with rehabilitation and long-term care experience, holding a valid New York license, and current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.