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Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing home in Commack, NY

  • 460 beds
  • Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 1 role
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Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center workplace

From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 24, 2026Sources

The short version

You would come onto a 36-acre Commack campus and work a 460-bed nursing and rehabilitation center. Shifts are 7:00am–3:15pm, 3:00pm–11:15pm, or 11:00pm–7:15am.

Employer research, Aug 24, 2026

  1. You would start as an LPN at a posted $36.08–$39.69 an hour, with a $10,000 full-time sign-on ($5,000 part-time) and a listed bump to $36.19–$39.81 after six months.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com

  2. Your paycheck is weekly by direct deposit, and benefits include Anthem BCBS medical with a family option, MetLife dental, vision, an FSA, accrued vacation, and unused sick payout if you qualify.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026Source 1: facebook.comSource 2: gurwin.org

  3. On a given shift you may be assigned team leader, primary nurse, or charge under an RN when the unit needs it.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com

Nursing here

Preceptors and orientation

Reviewers report little support for new hires, especially RNs, as a barrier to growth.

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Career development

Employer cites unlimited advancement across Commack and Holtsville campuses; CNA ads mention opportunities for advancement.

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: gurwin.org
Scheduling

Shifts 7:00am–3:15pm, 3:00pm–11:15pm, 11:00pm–7:15am; part-time LPN every other weekend; weekend CNA roles posted.

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com
Floating

LPN posting requires competency across all LTC/Subacute units, implying assignment anywhere in the facility.

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com
Charge opportunities

LPNs may be assigned team leader, primary nurse, or charge duties under an RN when the unit situation requires.

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: credenzahealth.com

Benefits

Employer-subsidized Anthem BCBS medical with a family option, MetLife dental, Anthem/EyeMed vision, fitness reimbursement, wellness discounts, medical/dependent FSA, no-cost LTD if eligible, accrued holiday/personal/vacation, unused sick payout if eligible; weekly pay and direct deposit.

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

LPN posted range $36.08–$39.69 per hour

As of 2026

Sources
Source: credenzahealth.com
Hourly pay

LPN rate increase to $36.19–$39.81 after 6 months of employment

As of 2026

Sources
Source: credenzahealth.com
Hourly pay

CNA weekends part-time $26.57–$29.23 per hour, Commack NY 11725

As of 2026

Shift pay

Generous shift differential advertised for RN roles; amount not stated

As of 2026

Sources
Source: facebook.com
Sign-on bonus

$10,000 sign-on bonus for all full-time LPNs hired

As of 2026

Sources
Source: credenzahealth.com
Sign-on bonus

$5,000 sign-on bonus for all part-time LPNs hired

As of 2026

Sources
Source: credenzahealth.com
Sign-on bonus

CNA $2,500 sign-on bonus full-time and $1,250 part-time

As of 2026

Sign-on bonus

Bonus incentives advertised for full-time and part-time RNs; dollar amount not stated

As of 2026

Sources
Source: facebook.com
Benefits

Competitive wage with weekly pay and direct deposit

As of 2026

Sources
Source: facebook.com
Benefits

Employer-subsidized benefits: Anthem BCBS medical (family option), MetLife dental, Anthem/EyeMed vision, fitness reimbursement, wellness discounts, medical/dependent FSA, no-cost LTD if eligible, accrued holiday/personal/vacation, unused sick payout if eligible

As of 2026

Sources
Source: gurwin.org

The units

  • Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation

    Employer describes a 460-bed Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on a 36-acre Commack campus.

    Sources
    Source location unconfirmedSource: credenzahealth.com

  • LTC/Subacute

    LPN posting requires education in all LTC/Subacute areas so staff are competent on all facility units.

    Sources
    Source location unconfirmedSource: credenzahealth.com

  • Geriatrics

    Care is framed around frail, medically complex older adults; LPNs must apply geriatric nursing principles.

    Sources
    Source location unconfirmedSource 1: gurwin.orgSource 2: credenzahealth.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Coworker culture and cleanliness
Many staff describe friendly colleagues and a clean workplace, but others report rude or unhelpful coworkers that hurt morale.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Chronic understaffing
Employees often say short staffing leaves them overworked, stressed, and unable to take time off.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Leadership communication
Some supervisors are called supportive while others seem unsympathetic about shortages; leadership communication is described as inconsistent.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
Advancement clarity
Advancement is said to exist, but the promotion path is unclear to many reviewers.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Overall recommendation
About three in five reviewers would recommend the employer; overall scores sit in the low-to-mid 3s across dozens of reviews.
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com
Compensation rating
Commack reviewers rate compensation and benefits higher than other categories, around the high 3s.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
BSN RN subset
A very small BSN-RN sample rated culture highly and all said they would recommend the employer.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.ca

The hard parts

  • Staff often say short staffing leaves you overworked, stressed, and unable to take time off.

    Sources
    As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?

Common questions

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on the one role, up to $5,000.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and we tell you what happens next.

Current openings at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center logoGurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Commack, NY

$36–$40/hr

  • Sign-on bonus
  • LPN
  • 8-⁠hour shifts
  • Tuition reimbursement

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From nurses, to nurses

Make one plan for your day off that you actually want to keep. It helps to have something to look forward to besides being done with work.

On the first year

At clinical, ask what you can help with instead of waiting in the hallway. Check with your instructor before trying an unfamiliar skill.

On joining in