LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Looking for an LPN role where you’re supported, paid competitively, and not lost in the shuffle? At Elderwood at Ticonderoga, you’ll find something different - strong clinical experience, a close-knit team, and a setting that doesn’t feel like a big-city facility. Work in the heart of the Adirondacks, with scenic mountain and lake views, less stress than high-volume urban facilities, and a true community feel where staff and residents know each other. This role offers a smaller, team-oriented environment, exposure to both long-term care and subacute patients, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to build real clinical confidence. Here, you’re not just covering a shift, you’re part of a team that residents rely on every day. Your care, your presence, and your consistency make a real difference. Apply Today...Whether you’re looking for higher earnings, flexibility, or a better work environment, you’ll find it here.
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
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Gas Stipend
- Shift Differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
