RN - Registered Nurse

Elderwood•Lake Placid, NY

About The Position

At Elderwood, Registered Nurses provide compassionate, direct nursing care to residents in a supportive, collaborative environment. The role is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating resident care to maintain the highest quality of care and regulatory compliance. Full-time opportunities are available. The listed pay range is $39.60–$50.63 per hour, with pay varying by experience; separate per diem rates are also listed as $41.14–$45.50 per hour. The position includes regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, and requires an intermediate or higher level of English reading, writing, speaking, and understanding to support communication and a safe work environment. Elderwood describes opportunities for professional growth, including continuing education, certification programs, and career advancement. Benefits and incentives mentioned include a gas allowance for eligible employees, pay in lieu of benefits, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, a 401(k) with employer matching, paid time off and holidays, and health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.

Requirements

Current state license and credentials as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others.
Caring and respectful attitude toward residents.
Physical stamina for constant activity.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
Willingness to uphold the company’s vision and mission by following its core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual.
Intermediate or higher ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Training and work experience in a geriatric setting.

Responsibilities

Direct and monitor personal care duties and nursing procedures performed by Nursing Assistants on the assigned team.
Assist Nursing Assistants with residents’ direct care as necessary.
Report unusual symptoms, changes in condition, daily needs, and resident progress to the RN Unit Manager, Assistant Unit Manager, or Charge RN Supervisor.
Follow each resident’s Plan of Care and monitor Nursing Assistants’ implementation of care plans.
Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and oversee their storage and distribution, ensuring safe and proper placement and use of medications.
Document care as applicable in care plans, Nursing Notes, Medication Administration Records, Treatment Records, and other required records.
Monitor resident care standards and encourage respect for residents’ rights and preferences in care and treatment.

Benefits

Gas allowance stipend for qualifying commuters and eligible full-time or part-time employees.
Pay in lieu of benefits program offering an additional 16% or higher base pay.
Weekend and weekday shift differentials; weekend shift differential details are available on inquiry.
Tuition reimbursement programs.
Employee referral bonus up to $2,000.
401(k) with employer matching.
Paid time off and holiday package.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time employees.
Continuing education, certification programs, and career advancement opportunities.
Flexible scheduling options, including day, evening, and night shifts.