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Charge Nurse

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

Buffalo, New York

$27–$35/hr

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Posted Aug 17, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

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Job description: Per-Diem - Licensed Practical Charge Nurse Need: Mercy Convent, home to the Sisters of Mercy, is seeking compassionate and dependable LPN Charge Nurse to join our team. This position provides hands-on care and support to elderly retired Sisters who live in our convent community on an as needed basis. These women are part of a vibrant, faith-filled community, not a nursing home and the work is centered on compassion, dignity, and teamwork. What You’ll Do Provide direct nursing care per care plan and physician orders Supervise and support caregivers during assigned shifts Complete assessments, vitals, documentation, and medication administration Respond promptly to Sisters’ needs and any changes in condition Maintain a safe, clean environment; follow all safety and infection-control protocols Communicate clearly with the Manager, team members, and Sisters Assist with admissions, transfers, incident reporting, and chart updates What We’re Looking For Active LPN license BLS certification 2 years of nursing experience Strong communication, organization, and leadership abilities Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs and meet general physical demands Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Why Work With Us Meaningful work serving the Sisters of Mercy Supportive, mission-centered environment Free Parking Free Lunch while working #Workwolf

Skills for this role

Medical chart preparationVital signsClinical incident reportsNursing team managementPatient safety measures implementationCare documentationMedication pass administrationCare plan implementationPhysical assessmentsHealthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertiseAccident reportingMedical treatment implementation

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • LPN

Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Food provided

About the employer

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Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
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You would be looking at a part-time LPN Charge role in Buffalo: 3pm to 11pm, two or three evenings a week, every other weekend, and rotating holidays, with per-diem shifts as needed. The posted work is your own direct care…

4.5 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Staff highlight meaningful, value-based work and speak warmly of the Sisters
  • Indeed work-wellbeing is High, 76/100 from 69 responses, with highly manageable stress
  • Posted LPN Charge mixes direct care with supervising caregivers, assessments, and meds

What reviewers flag

  • Career opportunities 2.8/5 on Glassdoor and job security and advancement 3.0/5 on Indeed
  • Glassdoor recommend rate is 42%
  • A 2016 Buffalo LPN cited chaotic scheduling and lost accrued PTO
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Living in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo sits on the Lake Erie shore, steps from Niagara Falls. This tight-knit Rust Belt city blends historic neighborhoods like Allentown with revitalized waterfront districts, offering nurses affordable living, harsh but scenic winters, and loyal sports-fan culture without big-city pressure.

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Metro price level · Buffalo area
4% below the national average
BEA index 95.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,046/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$50,041/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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