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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Elderwood Administrative Services, Amherst, NY, United States


Salary

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 / hour

Overview
Join our Team at Elderwood at Amherst
Part-Time • full-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

Opt-Out Premium Rate:

$29.70/hr – $38.50/hr (ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits!)

Standard Rate:

$27.00/hr – $35.00/hr (depending on experience)

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.

Responsibilities
(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):

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.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Skills/Competencies:

Exceptional customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong decision making ability

Proficient computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Qualifications
(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):

Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.

LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

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.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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