What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse position at Elderwood?
Salary
up to $35.54 / hour
Overview
Local Opportunity. Big Impact.
Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Lancaster
Maximize Your Earnings
Elderwood at Lancaster is conveniently located for LPNs throughout Lancaster, Cheektowaga, Depew, Elma, Marilla, and Sloan.
Join a local nursing team committed to clinical quality, professional development, and consistent resident-centered care.
Join a Team That Values Mutual Respect And Acountability
Responsibilities
(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):
(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):
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.
up to $35.54 / hour
Overview
Local Opportunity. Big Impact.
Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Lancaster
Maximize Your Earnings
- Ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits!
- $5 Shift Differentials for Evenings
- Full-Time, Part-Time - LPN roles available - ask us about per diem options
- Days: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Overnights: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Competitive Compensation Programs Incentives
- 401K with Employer Match
- PTO & Holiday Package
- Full Suite of Health Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
Elderwood at Lancaster is conveniently located for LPNs throughout Lancaster, Cheektowaga, Depew, Elma, Marilla, and Sloan.
Join a local nursing team committed to clinical quality, professional development, and consistent resident-centered care.
Join a Team That Values Mutual Respect And Acountability
- At Elderwood at Lancaster, we’re looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated LPNs to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunity, stability, and growth here.
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.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong decision making ability
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
(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.
- 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.
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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