LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Elderwood•Ticonderoga, NY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for evening and night shifts. This role offers competitive pay, a gas stipend, shift differentials, and flexible scheduling options. The facility is a skilled nursing, long-term care, and subacute setting located in the Adirondacks, offering a smaller, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support. The position emphasizes making a real difference in residents' lives.

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.