LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Elderwood/Pediatric/PostAcute/Woodmark•Ticonderoga, NY

12d•$30 - $38

About The Position

APPLY HERE for Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem LPN Opportunities at Elderwood at Ticonderoga LPN Pay Rate Range: $30.00 - $38.05 / hour (Full-Time and Part-Time) LPN Per Diem Pay Rate Range: $30.44 / hour At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People . Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to be the partner of choice not only for our residents, their families, and community players—but also for our employees. At Elderwood at Ticonderoga, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our residents. Our long-term care facility offers a supportive and dynamic environment where staff can thrive and grow professionally. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. About Elderwood at Ticonderoga: Known for a Revolutionary War-era fort along the western shores of Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga, NY, is also home to Elderwood at Ticonderoga. This senior care community in the heart of the Adirondacks offers scenic mountain views and a home-like atmosphere for long-term skilled nursing care residents and patients requiring short-term subacute rehabilitation. As part of the Medical Village of Ticonderoga, the facility benefits from proximity to an emergency department, medical office building, and laboratory services on campus. LPN - Licensed Practical Nu rse Te am Le ader - Position Overview: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are indispensable members of our interdisciplinary team and are charged with managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub-acute patient. Our LPNs enjoy a unique opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience and provide advanced care in a home-like setting. Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times. State LPN license required. Elderwood Benefits as a LPN (must qualify): Gas Allowance Stipend – We'll make the drive worth your while! Pay-In-Lieu-of-Benefits Program – Earn 10% more ON TOP OF base rate! Shift Differentials Tuition Reimbursement Programs Employee Referral Bonus 401K with Employer Matching PTO & Holiday Package Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Shift Differentials Other Compensation Programs! Available Shifts: Evenings: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Nights: 6:00p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Weekends ONLY: Part-Time Days, Evening, or Night Shift Opportunities Elderwood at Ticonderoga: 101 Adirondack Dr., Suite 3, Ticonderoga, New York 12883

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.