LPN - Resident Care Supervisor

Elderwood•Latham, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Resident Care Supervisor Location: Elderwood Village at Colonie | 626 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham, NY 12110 Pay: $27.00 / hr - $35.54 / hr Lead with Compassion. Care with Purpose. Whether you're an experienced LPN looking for a more relationship-focused nursing environment or a newly licensed nurse eager to build confidence in your clinical skills, Elderwood Village at Colonie offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference every day. Our beautifully renovated 94-bed assisted living community provides a warm, resident-centered environment where nurses have the opportunity to truly get to know the people they care for. Here, you'll enjoy the balance of clinical nursing, leadership, and meaningful resident relationships—all within a collaborative and supportive team. Why Join Elderwood? Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HRA & FSA Paid Time Off Employee Referral Program Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Supportive leadership and collaborative nursing team Lower-acuity resident population that allows you to focus on personalized care A workplace where your compassion and clinical expertise are genuinely valued Position Overview As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Resident Care Supervisor, you'll oversee the delivery of high-quality resident care while supporting Resident Care Aides and ensuring safe medication administration. Working closely with the Director of Nursing and interdisciplinary team, you'll help residents maintain their independence while providing the clinical oversight needed to ensure their health, comfort, and well-being. New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply! Assisted living offers an excellent environment to strengthen your clinical skills while building meaningful relationships with residents and working alongside an experienced nursing team. We're Looking For Someone Who Is... Compassionate and resident-focused A confident clinical decision-maker An encouraging leader and supportive teammate Calm, organized, and dependable Passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence Committed to providing exceptional, person-centered care At Elderwood, our mission is People Caring for People. If you're looking for a nursing career where you can lead with compassion, build lasting relationships, and truly make a difference in the lives of older adults, we'd love to welcome you to the team at Elderwood Village at Colonie.

Requirements

Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current State license required.
Organizational skills and ability to supervise department staff effectively and work well with personnel of other departments required; ensures high standards of care are maintained.
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

Experience in geriatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise/Administer and/or assist with medications to assigned residents; monitor monthly residents participating in self-medication program.
Monitor the personal care provided by Resident Assistants.
Assist Resident Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
Report to Director of Nursing change in condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
Follow the plan of care for each resident.
Responsible for all aspects of receiving, storing and distributing controlled substance medications; ensure proper placement and use of medication stored by facility including med cart and medication room refrigerator.
Maintain documentation regarding the provision of care to residents in the Case Notes, Medication Administration Records and other required records.
Assist in problem-solving related to staffing, supplies and resident care during shift.
Ensure that resident care standards are maintained in performance of duties, and that the rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected.
Receive and store lost/found articles and notify the Director of Nursing and/or Case Manager
Ensure that residents are treated with respect and kindness at all times