<p>Secure Your Future with a $15K Sign-On Bonus: Join Guthrie Cortland Medical Center as a Full-Time LPN in Our Resident Care Facility! Take advantage of one of the highest LPN sign-on bonuses in the area and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.</p> <p>Position Details:</p> <ul> <li>Schedule: Five (8-hour shifts) with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation </li><li>Shift: Days 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM </li></ul> <p>Why Choose Guthrie?</p> <ul> <li>Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced LPNs: A warm welcome to our team! </li><li>Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance - effective the 1st of the month following your hire date. </li><li>? Generous PTO Accrual: Start earning experiential paid time off from Day 1. </li><li>Relocation Assistance: Up to $12,000 based on distance, making your move easier. </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $7,500 annually, starting after just 90 days. </li><li>Large Premiums & Shift Differentials for Evening, Night & Weekend Shifts - earn more for your dedication during these days/times. </li><li>403B Retirement Plan with Company Matching - secure your future with our robust retirement plan. </li><li>? Consistent Work & Holiday Rotations: Enjoy a great work/life balance. </li><li>Friendly, Supportive, and Diverse Work Family: Be part of a team that feels like home. </li><li>Convenient Free On-Site Parking: Hassle-free parking every day. </li></ul> <p>Recognitions & Awards:</p> <p>Becker's 150 Top Places to Work 2024 & Forbes Best Employers For Women 2024</p> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p>At Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, we take immense pride in delivering exceptional care to our residents. Our 80-bed Resident Care Facility is more than just a place to work-it's a community where both residents and staff flourish in a warm, supportive environment.</p> <p>For over 25 years, our Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been a cornerstone of compassionate care, dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve. Join us and become part of a team that values kindness, excellence, and a sense of family.</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>Responsible for the delivery of resident care through the nursing process of planning, implementation, and evaluation. Guides resident teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC's Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.</p> <p>Education, License & Cert:</p> <ul> <li>Graduate of a licensed practical nursing program with a certificate in nursing </li><li>Current NYS registration/license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required </li><li>Current BLS-CPR Certification required </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Entry level graduate of licensed practical nursing program and licensed or a permit in New York State. </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provides safe and accurate nursing care and other therapeutic measures according to policy and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to explain rationale for actions performed.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides resident education to the resident and/or family/significant other as indicated.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in direct resident care as necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists the RN with the admission process of residents in a safe and accurate manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Assumes responsibility for the charge nurse role when designated by:</p> </li><li> <p>Provides direction and leadership in resident care to nursing staff through delegation of assignments and ensuring that quality of care is delivered. Completes assigned tasks and duties for maximum effectiveness and functioning of the unit.</p> </li><li> <p>Properly verifies and transcribes physician orders. Ensures that all orders are faxed to provider pharmacy.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitates the appropriate documentation for daily activities on the unit as well as for admissions and discharges.</p> </li><li> <p>Resident Monitoring - Monitors residents as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing policy.</p> </li><li> <p>Recognizes change in resident condition and reports it to the Supervising RN.</p> </li><li> <p>Works to ensure resident safety is maintained in all aspects of care by following policies.</p> </li><li> <p>Notifies the physician and family in a timely manner of changes in resident condition.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintains continuity of care by contributing to resident status reports ie. Participating in shift report.</p> </li><li> <p>Documents on all resident care activities in an accurate and timely manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Medication Administration-Performs safe administration and complete documentation of medications in accordance with nursing policy.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows medication administration policy.</p> </li><li> <p>Safe Discharge/Discharge Planning</p> </li><li> <p>Completes resident education as necessary and documents all education provided.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides discharge instructions and gives accurate information.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively use department equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates knowledge and ability to safely and effectively use equipment.</p> </li><li> <p>Uses all equipment per policy (ie. lifts).</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of emergency preparedness plans and operations within the nursing facility.</p> </li><li> <p>Aware of and actively participates in emergency preparedness procedures and operations.</p> </li><li> <p>Actively participates in all actual Codes and drills.</p> </li><li> <p>Infection Control-Provide safe and effective resident care in accordance with Infection Control policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Wears appropriate PPE as warranted.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows hand hygiene protocol.</p> </li><li> <p>Follows all precaution procedures.</p> </li></ul> <p>The pay range for this position is $26.25 - $38.50 per hour and is based on experience.</p> <p>#LI-JK1</p>