LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader
About The Position
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join their skilled nursing and rehabilitation team. As an LPN, you will manage the daily clinical care of residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients, providing direction and support to CNAs on your assigned team. This is a hands-on nursing opportunity for an LPN who values clinical responsibility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and building meaningful relationships with patients. Elderwood offers a setting to strengthen skills, contribute to a clinically active care team, and pursue continued professional growth. The facility provides clinical variety, including a subacute rehabilitation unit for patients transitioning from hospital to home, with complex clinical needs such as IV therapy, PICC-line management, wound vacs, complex wound care, ostomy care, enteral feeding, and dialysis coordination. LPNs work closely with onsite RN and nursing leadership, including Unit Managers, RN Supervisors, the Assistant Director of Nursing, and the Director of Nursing. Facility clinical teams also benefit from the standards, resources, and broader leadership of Elderwood Administrative Services, including the Chief Nursing Officer and Regional Nurse Consultant structure. Elderwood offers tuition-reimbursement programs and educational partnerships to support future nursing and professional development goals.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term-care, or geriatric setting
- Experience caring for short-stay rehabilitation patients
- Experience with dementia or memory-care populations
- Experience supporting complex treatments and clinically diverse resident needs
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
Benefits
- Shift differentials for qualifying evening, overnight, and weekend hours
- Additional 10% premium-pay opportunity for eligible employees who opt out of certain elective benefits
- Employee referral bonus opportunities of up to $2,000
- Tuition-reimbursement programs
- Educational partnerships with D’Youville University, Erie 1 BOCES, and Trocaire College
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
