LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark•Amherst, NY

11d•$27 - $35

About The Position

Join our Team at Elderwood at Amherst Part-Time Day, Evening & Night Shifts LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader Position Overview As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you play a critical role on our interdisciplinary team. LPNs are responsible for managing the daily clinical care of residents and sub-acute patients while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience, practice advanced care skills, and work in a supportive, team-centered, home-like environment. Key Responsibilities Provide direct, high-quality nursing care Plan, implement, and evaluate resident care Maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards Collaborate effectively with the care team State LPN license required. NEW LPN STARTING RATE Base Pay: $27.00 – $35.00/hr Also, ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits! Generous Shift Differentials Weekday Evenings: +$2.00/hr Weekend Evenings: +$3.00/hr Overnights: +$1.00/hr Elderwood LPN Benefits (must qualify): Tuition Reimbursement Programs Employee Referral Bonuses Free Uniforms 401(k) with Employer Match PTO & Holiday Package Full Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits Shift Differentials Additional Compensation Programs Apply Today Take the next step in your nursing career with an organization that values growth, teamwork, and exceptional resident care.

Requirements

Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
Physical stamina for constant activity required.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Exceptional customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Strong decision making ability
Proficient computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication

Nice To Haves

LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five rights as applicable.
Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.
Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.
Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.