LPN - Resident Care Supervisor

Elderwood•Hamburg, NY

About The Position

Elderwood Assisted Living at Hamburg is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), referred to as a Resident Care Supervisor, to join its clinical team for evening shifts. The role supports residents’ general health and well-being by providing nursing care in an assisted living facility. It includes assisting with medications, monitoring personal care services provided by Resident Assistants, and reporting residents’ care needs and changes in condition to the next shift and the Resident Care Manager. The community promotes resident independence while providing assistance with daily needs, medication management, personal care, and coordination of health services. The position is suitable for an experienced LPN interested in serving lower-acuity residents or a graduate nurse seeking to build confidence in the field. The stated salary range is $27.00 to $35.54 per hour.

Requirements

Current State license and credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Organizational skills and the ability to supervise department staff effectively and work well with personnel from other departments.
Ability to maintain high standards of care.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, administer, and/or assist with medications for assigned residents; monitor residents participating in the monthly self-medication program.
Monitor personal care provided by Resident Assistants and assist them with residents’ direct care as necessary.
Report residents’ changes in condition, daily needs, and progress to the Director of Nursing.
Follow each resident’s plan of care.
Receive, store, and distribute controlled substance medications, and ensure proper placement and use of facility-stored medications, including those in the medication cart and medication-room refrigerator.
Maintain documentation of resident care in Case Notes, Medication Administration Records, and other required records.
Help resolve staffing, supply, and resident-care issues during the shift.
Maintain resident-care standards and respect residents’ rights and preferences in care and treatment.
Receive and store lost-and-found articles and notify the Director of Nursing and/or Case Manager.
Ensure residents are treated with respect and kindness at all times.