LPN - Resident Care Supervisor

Elderwood•Latham, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Elderwood Village at Colonie is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Resident Care Supervisor, for its 94-bed assisted living community in Latham, New York. The role oversees high-quality resident care, supports Resident Care Aides, and ensures safe medication administration. The LPN works with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team to help residents maintain independence while supporting their health, comfort, and well-being. This is a resident-centered role combining clinical nursing, leadership, and relationship-building in a collaborative team environment. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and assisted living provides an opportunity to strengthen clinical skills while building meaningful relationships with residents.

Requirements

Current state Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Organizational skills and the ability to supervise department staff effectively and work well with personnel in other departments.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric nursing.
Newly licensed nurses and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Compassionate, resident-focused approach; confident clinical decision-making; encouraging leadership and teamwork; calm, organized, dependable work style; and commitment to helping older adults maintain independence and providing person-centered care.

Responsibilities

Supervise and administer or assist with medications for assigned residents, and monitor residents participating in the self-medication program.
Monitor personal care provided by Resident Assistants.
Assist Resident Assistants with direct resident care as necessary.
Report changes in condition, daily needs, and resident progress to the Director of Nursing.
Follow each resident's plan of care.
Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of controlled-substance medications, and ensure medications stored by the facility are properly placed and used, including those in the medication cart and medication-room refrigerator.
Document care provided 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.