LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are essential members of our interdisciplinary care team, responsible for managing the daily clinical needs of residents and sub-acute patients. This role provides the opportunity to deliver skilled nursing care in a supportive, home-like environment. LPNs are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance are consistently met. New graduates are welcome. Elderwood proudly supports nurses transitioning from student to licensed professional through hands-on mentorship, continuing education, and a collaborative team environment designed to support growth and confidence.
Requirements
- Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a Vermont (VT) 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.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee 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.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Flexible 8, 10, 12, and 16-hour shifts (day, evening, overnight options)
- Shift differentials (earn an additional $2.25/hour)
- Gas Allowance Stipend and Ferry reimbursement for eligible commuters
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Employee referral bonus program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off & holiday package
- Full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more)
- Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
