LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Elderwood Administrative Services; Bellevue (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 48,959; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

401K with Employer Matching

PTO & Holiday Package

Full Suite of Health Benefits

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Bellevue, New York. Join our clinical team and earn up to $35.54 per hour with benefits like tuition reimbursement and a 401K plan.

The role involves managing resident care, administering medications, and supervising support staff. Candidates should hold a valid LPN license and have experience in a geriatric setting. Exceptional communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) must have a current state LPN license.
• Experience in a geriatric setting is preferred.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Direct and monitor Nursing Assistants' personal care duties.
• Report unusual symptoms or changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong decision making ability

Proficient computer skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current state license

LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting

Job description

Salary

$27.00 / hr - $35.54 / hr

Overview

Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our clinical team

Earn up to $35.54 / hour with experience credit, shift differentials, and pay-in-lieu of benefits!

Available Shifts:

(Skilled Nursing)12-hour shift! Full-time LPN Team Leader 7 PM - 7 AM (3 days/week)

Elderwood Benefits as a LPN (must qualify):

• Ask us how to earn an additional premium rate of 10% when opting out of certain elective benefits!
• Shift Differentials for evenings, nights & weekends: up to $3.00 / Hour
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs - we partner with DYU, Erie Boces, and Trocaire! Let us help you earn you BSN or MSN!
• Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

LPN Team Leader (SNF) - Position Overview:

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are indispensable members of our interdisciplinary team and are charged with managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub-acute patient. Our LPNs enjoy a unique opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience and provide advanced care in a home-like setting.
• Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.
• State LPN license required.

About Elderwood at Cheektowaga:

• Centrally located to the metro-Buffalo region, Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a well-established long-term care community offering round-the-clock skilled nursing care and comprehensive subacute rehab services. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care program. The community is part of a continuum on the suburban campus that allows seniors to age in place with Elderwood assisted living and independent living communities nearby.

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.

• 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.

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.