LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Elderwood•Town of Johnsburg, NY

28d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at North Creek is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their exceptional nursing team. This role involves managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub-acute patient, providing advanced care in a home-like setting. The LPN will be responsible for the direct nursing care of residents, encompassing planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating care to ensure the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance. Elderwood at North Creek is a facility located in North Creek, NY, known for its scenic woodland setting and small-town, family atmosphere. The facility has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting its commitment to quality care, strong staffing, and high standards in safety and health outcomes.

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.
Ability 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.