Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $34.50 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in New York post a median of $31.58 an hour, the middle half $28.47–$35.75, across 593 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in New York earn a median of $32.30 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Queens, NY
$1500 SIGN ON BONUS for 7am-3pm
$2000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR 3PM-11PM
$2500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR 11PM-7AM
$2000 SIGN ON BONUS for all weekend shifts
Join Our Team at Highland Care Center!
Highland Care Center, a 320-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our staff. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!
Shifts Available
- Full-time day shifts
- Full-time evening shifts
- Full-time night shifts
- Full-time weekend shifts
Base Pay
- $33.85 per hour
- Evening and night shifts eligible for a 10% shift differential
Union Benefits (available according to hours worked)
- Medical Coverage including prescription coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- Paid Family Leave
- Basic Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Pension
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee of the Month
- Safety Bingo Incentive
Summary of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position
Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Assess and document resident progress in the medical record
- Obtain changes in physician's orders as indicated by resident's progress or lack of progress
- Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated
- Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures
- Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure adequate supplies of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents
- Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned
Job Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse current state license in New York
- At least one (1) year of Skilled Nursing experience preferred
- Must have a current/active CPR certification
- Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions
Apply Now!
If you are a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity. Apply online or contact us to learn more about our team!
From Highland Care Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Highland Care Center
Highland Care Center is a 320 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Highland Care Center, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in Jamaica, NY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Highland Care Center
Based in Jamaica, NYHires in New YorkPay on its listings: 83.3% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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