Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare employer

Poughkeepsie, New York

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 22

Pay: Not posted
License: LPN licenseValid NY State LPN license
Term: Permanent

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License: Valid NY State LPN license
Also asks: Must be able to work as a team member
Also asks: In good standing with State Registry
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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

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A Long Term care facility is actively hiring Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our skilled Nursing Facility.

Now Offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!!

Tuition Reimbursement Program!

Generous pay rates based on experience

Extra evening and night

shift differentials

Flexible schedules for Full-Time or Part-Time status

Career Advancement Opportunities

Two-Tiered Insurance Plan: Medical and Dental!

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)

Helping Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene

Monitoring Residents’ food and liquid intake and output

Requirements

Must be able to work as a team member

Valid NY State LPN license

In good standing with State Registry

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What's around it?

In Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $1,400/mo
Household income: $60,741/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Poughkeepsie, NY

NeighborhoodsRelocating healthcare workers often weigh the urban core of the City of Poughkeepsie against the residential Town of Poughkeepsie and adjacent suburbs. Arlington, centered around Vassar College, provides a vibrant college-town feel with walkable avenues, local cafes, and rentals. The Academy Street Historic District appeals to lovers of period architecture with preserved Victorian homes, while Waterfront Poughkeepsie provides easy access to river views and the train station. Those seeking suburban settings often look toward neighborhoods like Stratford Farms and Ruppert Park, or commute from nearby communities like Wappingers Falls.

Relocating healthcare workers often weigh the urban core of the City of Poughkeepsie against the residential Town of Poughkeepsie and adjacent suburbs. Arlington, centered around Vassar College, provides a vibrant college-town feel with walkable avenues, local cafes, and rentals.

The Academy Street Historic District appeals to lovers of period architecture with preserved Victorian homes, while Waterfront Poughkeepsie provides easy access to river views and the train station. Those seeking suburban settings often look toward neighborhoods like Stratford Farms and Ruppert Park, or commute from nearby communities like Wappingers Falls.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

Getting aroundLocal driving commutes within Poughkeepsie and the surrounding Dutchess County communities are relatively brisk, often averaging under twenty minutes depending on hospital shift timings. The Poughkeepsie train station serves as the northern terminus for the Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line, providing scenic direct rail access south toward New York City, as well as Amtrak connections north to Albany. While transit connects central hubs, healthcare professionals navigating irregular shifts or traveling from outlying suburban pockets generally depend on a personal vehicle.

Local driving commutes within Poughkeepsie and the surrounding Dutchess County communities are relatively brisk, often averaging under twenty minutes depending on hospital shift timings. The Poughkeepsie train station serves as the northern terminus for the Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line, providing scenic direct rail access south toward New York City, as well as Amtrak connections north to Albany.

While transit connects central hubs, healthcare professionals navigating irregular shifts or traveling from outlying suburban pockets generally depend on a personal vehicle.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, a 1.28-mile converted rail bridge that stands as the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge and links directly to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Along the water, Victor C. Waryas Park, Upper Landing Park, and Quiet Cove Riverfront Park offer picnic grounds and riverfront access. Nearby Franny Reese State Park delivers wooded hiking trails and panoramic river views, while the historic grounds of Locust Grove Estate and College Hill Park offer accessible green space.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, a 1.28-mile converted rail bridge that stands as the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge and links directly to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Along the water, Victor C. Waryas Park, Upper Landing Park, and Quiet Cove Riverfront Park offer picnic grounds and riverfront access.

Nearby Franny Reese State Park delivers wooded hiking trails and panoramic river views, while the historic grounds of Locust Grove Estate and College Hill Park offer accessible green space.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 3: yourhometownmover.com

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Living in Poughkeepsie

Known as the Queen City of the Hudson, Poughkeepsie offers relocating nurses a compelling balance of dramatic riverfront geography, collegiate energy, and authentic Hudson Valley living. Situated midway between Albany and New York City, the community provides direct transit access via Metro-North alongside quick commutes to regional medical facilities. The area's character varies notably between the City of Poughkeepsie—with its Victorian architecture, college-town vibe near Vassar in Arlington, and historic Bardavon 1869 Opera House—and the sprawling, peaceful subdivisions of the Town of Poughkeepsie. Life outside the hospital centers around the outdoors, headlined by the world-famous Walkway Over the Hudson and trails at Franny Reese State Park. Thanks to the nearby Culinary Institute of America, the local dining scene is exceptionally strong, from sandwiches at Rossi's to riverside pints at Zeus Brewing. While navigating humid summers, winter snow, and the distinct block-by-block feel of the urban core requires some adjustment, Poughkeepsie offers a rewarding mix of culture, connectivity, and scenic open space.

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As of 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: niche.com

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Poughkeepsie, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.