Recreation Therapy AideDescription: The purpose of this job is: to assist in planning, organizing and implementing the activities pro-gram to meet the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the residents, taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs.Education: Possesses a high school diploma or GED. An Associate’s degree in Human Services is preferred.Experience: Experience working on a social level within geriatric population preferred.Status: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours)Rate of Pay: $15.40 / HOUR Experience differential after one year of service. #264
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)**Full-time Sign-on Bonus $10,000**POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)DEPARTMENT: Nathan Littauer Nursing Home / Extended Care FacilityJOB PURPOSE: The Nursing Home LPN is a care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her residents within the limits of his/her education and the Nurse Practice Act, taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs. The limits of the LPN’s responsibility are defined by Nursing Home policy in keeping with the NYS code, rules, and regulations and the NYS education department.Work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the state regulations for LPN, established Hospital and Nursing Home standards, nursing department/unit structure, process and outcome standards, established regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Nursing Home and nursing department taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs.EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: HSD/GED; graduation from an accredited LPN program or completion of required components to satisfy LPN licensing examination. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Possess current NYS registration as LPN. EXPERIENCE: None.PREFERRED: One (1) or more years’ experience in skilled nursing or previous experience in a health care setting.RATE OF PAY: $23.69 – $28.23 /HOUR SHIFT: 10:45 PM – 7:15 AM (40 HOURS)
Nursing Supervisor**SIGN-ON BONUS OF $15,000.00**DEPARTMENT: Nursing Administration – Nursing Home / Extended Care FacilityJOB PURPOSE: The purpose of The Nursing Supervisor job is to coordinate the activities of the resident care units. The Nursing Supervisor assists the clinical coordinator in departmental staffing on a daily basis, maintains approved standards of resident care within the Department of Nursing taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs, and the investigation, and resolution, of complaints. The Nursing Supervisor has responsibility for the operation of the entire Nursing Home in the absence of Administration with the support of the designated Director of Nursing on call. Work is performed in accordance with established Nursing home standards, nursing department/unit structure, process and outcome standards, established regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospital and nursing department. EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with associate’s degree or diploma. Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age-specific group (adult, geriatric) served on their assigned unit.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Possess current NYS license for Registered Nurse; American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of medical/surgical experience or two years long term care.PREFERRED: Bachelor of Science Nursing degree.Two (2) years of nursing management experience in a skilled nursing facility.STATUS: 36 HOURS SHIFT: 2:45 PM – 3:15 AMRATE OF PAY: Salary range starts at $33.92 / HOUR
Nurse Manager – Nursing HomeDescription: The Nurse Manager is the first line manager designated as the leader for a specified nursing unit, its resident population and the assigned staff. The Nurse Manager has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for all resident care activities taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs. Requires:Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree or diploma. Prefer Bachelor of Science Nursing degree. Current NYS license for Registered Professional Nurse. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Two (2) years of medical/surgical experience or two (2) years of long term care experience. Prefer two (2) years of Nursing management experience in a skilled nursing facility. Status: 6:45am – 3:15pm (40 hours)Rate of Pay: $36.78 – $ /hour – Compensation for this position is based on individual skill set, experience, and qualifications.
Director of Recreation TherapyNathan Littauer Nursing HomeThe purpose of the Director of Recreation Therapy is to provide a strong, well-organized recreation program to meet the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of the residents seven (7) days a week taking into account the individual resident’s special physical or age-related needs. To develop programming to stimulate individual interests in meaningful activities. To provide a therapeutic environment for all residents. Possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation with an option in therapeutic recreation.Prefer Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation with an option in therapeutic recreation.Certification as a Recreation Therapist. Clearance through the New York State Control Register or Child Abuse and Maltreatment.Prefer three (3) years experience as a Recreational Therapist.Possess a working knowledge of Federal and State Medicare and Medicaid conditions of participation; New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations.Status: 8:00am – 4:30pm (40 hours) Hours will fluctuate depending on departmental needs.#286
