LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Elderwood•City of Lockport, NY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurses – Join Elderwood at Lockport’s New Era of Care. Elderwood at Lockport is seeking compassionate, team-focused LPNs ready to grow their career in a supportive environment. The facility is entering an exciting new chapter with a highly respected Director of Nursing, known for building strong teams, supporting staff success, and fostering a collaborative culture. This is an opportunity to join a facility with a long-standing reputation for quality care and be part of positive change from the start. Elderwood at Lockport offers various schedule options, including a Weekend Warrior Program with premium pay for 8-hour or 12-hour shifts (24 hours per weekend) between Friday 10:00pm – Monday 6:00am, and traditional Full-Time & Part-Time LPN roles with all shifts available. The facility is nestled in a park-like setting near the historic Erie Canal, blending a friendly, family-like atmosphere with specialized programs in Rehab Services and Seasons Memory Care. The rehab unit features a spacious therapy gym for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, while the memory care program delivers structured, personalized support.

Requirements

Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license
Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Caring, respectful attitude towards residents
Physical stamina for constant activity
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level
Exceptional customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Strong decision making ability
Proficient computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication

Nice To Haves

LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily clinical care for residents and sub-acute patients
Plan, implement, and evaluate care to ensure the highest quality and compliance standards
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for residents
Build relationships with residents and families in a supportive, home-like environment
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.