LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Elderwood•Town of Clay, NY

58d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to support high-quality care in a collaborative, resident-focused environment. They offer multiple pathways to fit your career and life, whether you're looking for consistency and team connection or flexibility and control over your schedule. This role is central to the Core Nursing Team, providing stability, routine, and a supportive team environment. The facility is a 160-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) offering comprehensive, personalized orthopedic, cardiac, and post-surgical rehab programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Services also include Oncology, Wound Care, Palliative Care, and the Seasons Memory Care Program.

Requirements

State LPN 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.
Proficient computer skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Strong decision making ability
Excellent verbal and written communication
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.