About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler is a certified 815-bed nursing facility with a 5-Star CMS Quality Rating located on Roosevelt Island, nestled between Manhattan and Queens. Coler offers long term and subacute care, rehabilitation, and a dedicated memory care unit, comprised of 150 beds featuring an acclaimed music and memory program. The facility features a robust rehabilitation therapy program with expansive gym space for residents.
Coler also offers full time physician staff, psychiatry, dental services, an onsite 8-chair dialysis den for hemodialysis, and on-site medical clinics to meet the clinical needs of its residents. From more than 600 Nursing Homes in New York, Coler ranks #10 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2026 ; earned a high-performance rating for Long-Term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U. S.
News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2026 ; and received a 2024 Silver Beacon Award for Memory Care. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts 11:45 P. M – 8:00 A. M Must be available to work weekends and holidays Duties & Responsibilities POSITION OVERVIEW: (Primary Purpose of Position) Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct and supportive nursing care in a post-acute care setting.
This role focuses on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while supporting clinical operations in accordance with NYC Health + Hospitals standards, regulatory requirements, and ICARE values.
(List in order of importance to role and time spent on function) Administers nursing care to residents as assigned. Assists the RN in the admission process, daily care, and discharge process, while contributing to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Delivers medications and treatments safely, competently, and timely per physician orders.
Documents in the resident’s medical record per policy and procedure. Ensures care and services rendered are recorded in the medical record in a timely and accurate manner. Observes, measures, records, and reports data relating to a resident’s health status.
Reports resident change in condition, pain, discomfort, concerns, and other responses to the Registered Nurse/supervisor in a timely manner. Performs delegated clinical procedures within the LPN scope of practice, including urinary catheterizations, oral and tracheal suctioning, and sterile dressing changes. Reinforces health care instructions and education provided by the Registered Nurse to residents, their families, and healthcare representatives.
Assists the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team by carrying out the resident’s plan of care and activities. Observes, records, and reports the resident’s vital signs, symptoms, and general condition to the appropriate individuals(s) based on facility policy and procedure. Demonstrates safety awareness and follows protocols for fire, disaster, adverse events (code management, elopement), infection control, and other safety practices.
Fosters an environment that is safe, caring, and promotes the well-being of residents, including abuse/neglect prevention, person-centered care planning and delivery, and serves as an advocate for residents’/family needs. Interacts with all persons (including residents, family members/visitors, workforce members, volunteers, vendors, and others) based on the organization’s ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence).
Participates in performance improvement activities and other committees as assigned. Reports any knowledge of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation immediately, based on policy and procedure. Supports the onboarding and training of new/novice licensed practical nurses as assigned by the Registered Nurse/Nurse Educator.
Performs other nursing functions related to resident care and nursing service, as delegated by the Nursing Service Administration. Adheres to the facility’s dress code and code of conduct. RReRE Required COMPETENCIES Maintains competency and proficiency in nursing care standards.
Attends all mandatory classes and participates in the continuing education program and other appropriate learning experiences. Completes all assigned mandatory education/in-services in a timely manner. Competencies include, but are not limited to: Age-specific Indications Care of Cognitively Impaired Pain Management Code Management Medication/Treatment Administration Airway Management Point-of-Care Testing (Glucose Monitoring, iSTAT, etc.) Cultural Competence Documentation Disaster Preparedness Infection Control IV Therapy/Management Insulin Administration Vaccinations Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation Prevention Restraint Application Patient Rights End-of-Life / Palliative Care Trauma-informed Care Skin Integrity / Wound Care Fall Prevention & Management Enteral Feeding
Currently licensed or otherwise duly authorized to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York. Department Preferences Prior experience in a skilled nursing or post-acute care setting Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.