$22–$35/hr
Long-term care / Rehabilitation
Evenings
LPN/LVN license
Sign-on bonus
Job Description
Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is now hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our skilled nursing team in Cooperstown, NY. New higher Rates!! $0.75 shift differential for Evening Shift! Now offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!! We now offer Daily Pay through a trusted third-party provider giving you faster access to your earnings. DUTIES: Collecting required information from new Residents to be admitted. Recording health details of Residents; including vitals & temperature. Administering medications and injections to Residents as needed. Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed. May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Helps Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene. Monitors Residents’ food and liquid intake and output. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work as a team member. Valid LPN State license. Must be in good standing with State Registry. About us: Cooperstown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 174-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the heart of the Mohawk Valley and just minutes away from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cooperstown Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest, and we want all residents to leave Cooperstown Center with dignity and independence. Cooperstown Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium. Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V
Location & Routes
- Base city: North Smithfield, RI
Benefits & Bonuses
- Sign-on bonus
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
6+ months of clinical experience preferred.
BLS required. IV certification a plus.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What does an LPN do in this type of role?
Licensed Practical Nurses provide bedside care under the supervision of an RN or physician — administering medications, monitoring vitals, dressing wounds, and helping with daily living activities in hospitals, long-term care, clinics, and home health.
Is this position full-time or part-time?
Schedules vary by employer. Many LPN roles are full-time with benefits; per diem and part-time shifts are also common, especially in long-term care and home health.
What certifications do I need to apply?
An active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice is required. BLS certification is typically required. IV certification, dementia care, or other specialty certs may be preferred depending on the setting.
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Nursing Jobs in North Smithfield, RI
North Smithfield is a working healthcare town: major Rhode Island hospitals and health systems drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around North Smithfield, Rhode Island fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles.
Nurses based in North Smithfield have a real advantage: they can pick up staff roles at major Rhode Island hospitals and health systems or jump on agency boards covering med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles. New grads typically start on med-surg or telemetry floors before specializing.