Night-Shift LPN: Skilled Nursing & Growth Path

Grand Island SNF; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential up to $3/hour

10% premium-pay option

Referral bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

Elderwood at Grand Island is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care unit. This part-time night position supports CNAs, administers medications, and provides direct resident care in a post-acute setting.

Join a collaborative team with RN leadership, opportunities for growth, and shift differentials. LPNs deliver compassionate care across rehabilitation and long-term residents, ensuring quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current license and registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Ability to provide nursing care within the LPN scope of practice and under appropriate RN direction.
• Ability to direct, support, and work collaboratively with CNAs and other members of the care team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to document accurately and use required clinical computer systems.
• A caring, patient, and respectful approach to residents.
• Physical stamina for an active, hands-on nursing position.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and ordered treatments safely and accurately
• Manage the daily clinical care of assigned residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients
• Monitor residents closely and promptly communicate symptoms, changes in condition, clinical concerns, and progress to the appropriate RN or provider
• Follow each resident's plan of care and contribute clinical information needed to maintain accurate, individualized care
• Direct and monitor the personal-care duties and nursing-care procedures completed by CNAs on your assigned team
• Provide coaching, guidance, and hands-on assistance to CNAs when resident or unit needs require it
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, medication-administration records, treatment records, and other required documentation
• Safeguard, store, administer, and account for medications and controlled substances according to policy and regulatory requirements
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Support infection prevention, resident safety, regulatory compliance, and a respectful care environment

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Medication administration

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

LPN license in NY

Job description

Elderwood at Grand Island is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care unit. This part-time night position supports CNAs, administers medications, and provides direct resident care in a post-acute setting.

Join a collaborative team with RN leadership, opportunities for growth, and shift differentials. LPNs deliver compassionate care across rehabilitation and long-term residents, ensuring quality outcomes.