LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Elderwood • Hornell, NY

2d • $28 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Hornell is seeking 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. This role offers a chance to make a big impact locally and explore a clinical career with purpose.

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.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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.

Benefits

• 10% Pay Increase when you opt out of benefits (Pay-in-Lieu Program)
• Shift Differentials for Evenings, Nights
• 401K with Employer Match
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Full Suite of Health Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed