LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Elderwood•Town of Johnsburg, NY

25d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood 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. This role offers clinical variety, the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, and room for professional growth. Elderwood provides a setting to strengthen skills, contribute to a clinically active care team, and pursue continued professional development. The facility offers subacute rehabilitation services for patients transitioning from hospital to home, supporting 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 RNs and nursing leadership, including Unit Managers, RN Supervisors, the Assistant Director of Nursing, and the Director of Nursing. Broader leadership and resources are available from Elderwood Administrative Services, including the Chief Nursing Officer and Regional Nurse Consultant structure. Elderwood also 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 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

Shift Differentials (up to an additional $3.00/hr)
Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits
Gas Stipends
Experience credit reflected in your individual rate
Additional 10% premium-pay opportunity for eligible employees who opt out of certain elective benefits
Employee referral bonus opportunities of up to $2,000
Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
PAID Continued Education
401K with Employer Matching
PTO & Holiday Package