LPN - Assisted and Enhanced Assisted Living (Full-time Evenings, 40 hrs/wk) en Longview, an Ithacare Community

Description

 Schedule: Full-time evenings 2:45p-11:15p (40 hrs/wk), consistent schedule, every other weekend required, holiday shifts as scheduled/needed (24/7/365) 

Compensation: $28.50-$34.50 per hour, commensurate with experience.  

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here  

Are you looking for a healthcare role with a steady pace, strong teamwork, and a focus on building relationships while providing compassionate care to assisted and enhanced assisted living residents? Longview offers a consistent work schedule, a generous benefits package, professional development, and additional opportunities through Ithaca College.     

About Longview  

Welcome to Longview in Ithaca, NY - where legacy meets innovation and our staff work together as a team to support older adults in our community. For more than 50 years, Longview has been a vital nonprofit organization enriching the lives of older adults in the Ithaca area. Through our adult day services and our independent, assisted, and enhanced assisted living options, we are uniquely positioned to offer an unparalleled solution to the evolving needs of our community.     

We are dedicated to fostering belonging and connections while supporting practical needs and emotional well-being through a comprehensive continuum of care. At Longview, we are committed to living well together – honoring the well-being of mind, body, and spirit – and upholding the values of kindness, dependability, integrity, inclusion, and accountability.   

As an LPN you will: 

• Support, guide, and mentor Resident Aides and Medication Technicians, fostering a team culture that delivers compassionate, consistent, high-quality care;
• Safely administer and monitor medications and treatments according to physician orders, facility policy, and DOH ACF/EALR standards—ensuring every resident receives the care they deserve;
• Observe and document changes in residents’ health, communicating promptly with the RN, physician, or appropriate provider to keep residents safe and supported;
• Assist in implementing and reviewing Individualized Service Plans (ISPs), helping each resident receive care tailored to their unique needs;
• Uphold DOH-approved Medication Management and Infection Control practices to protect residents, staff, and the community;
• Help residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) while encouraging confidence, autonomy, and meaningful engagement;
• Inspire resident participation in social, recreational, and wellness programs that enhance joy, connection, and overall quality of life;
• Maintain accurate, thorough clinical documentation and ensure compliance with state and facility recordkeeping expectations;
• Participate actively in care planning, quality assurance efforts, and ongoing staff training;
• Honor resident rights, privacy, dignity, and individuality in every interaction;
• Contribute to maintaining a clean, supportive, and nurturing environment where residents can truly thrive.

Benefits:

• ALL employees eligible to participate in EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tax-Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan, and SEP IRA Pension plan (after 3 years of employment).
• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20+ hrs/wk are eligible for Leave Sharing and employer-paid Group Life and AD&D.
• FT & PT employees regularly scheduled to work 30+ hrs/wk are eligible for paid time off accruals (Sick, Personal, and Vacation), Paid holidays (after 3 months of employment), Tuition Assistance, Ithaca College Courses for Credit, Medical insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental insurance, and Vision Insurance.

Requirements

•  At least 18 years of age;
• Hold a current New York State LPN license in good standing;
• One (1) year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a medical or healthcare setting;
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills including good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities;
• Experience working with older adults preferred;
• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry trays of food, laundry bags, heavy boxes, and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without restrictions;
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, frequently bending, stooping, and reaching;
• Satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment physical required.