LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Elderwood • Hornell, NY

2d • $28 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Elderwood at Hornell has Full-Time, Part Time & Per Diem Opportunities Available. Option 1: Join the Elderwood at Hornell Team for Full-Time & Part-Time LPN Opportunities, offering stability, growth, and meaningful resident relationships. As a member of our core nursing team, you'll play an essential role in providing exceptional care while working alongside a supportive leadership team in a highly rated skilled nursing community. Option 2: Per Diem LPN – Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) offers flexibility and control. Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is Elderwood's internal staffing program designed for experienced clinicians who want greater control over when and where they work. ESS nurses may have opportunities to work at Elderwood at Hornell and other Elderwood locations based on staffing needs.

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.
• 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

• Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement and PAID Continued Education
• 401K with Employer Matching
• PTO & Holiday Package
• Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000
• Flexible Scheduling
• Up to $3 /hr Shift Differentials!
• Weekly pay
• Flexible Scheduling Options - 12 & 8 Hour Shifts, including every other weekend requirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed