LPN - Resident Care Supervisor

Elderwood•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), referred to as a Resident Care Supervisor, to join its clinical team in an assisted living facility. The role helps ensure residents’ general health and well-being by providing nursing care, assisting with medications, and monitoring personal care services provided by Resident Assistants. The supervisor reports residents’ care needs and changes in condition to the appropriate staff and follows each resident’s plan of care. Elderwood’s assisted living and adult home communities support residents’ independence while providing assistance with daily needs, medication management, personal care, and coordination of health services.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatric nursing.

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 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 facility-stored medications are properly placed and used, including medication in the med cart and medication room refrigerator.
Maintain documentation of resident care in case notes, Medication Administration Records, and other required records.
Assist with problem-solving related to staffing, supplies, and resident care 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.
Treat residents with respect and kindness at all times.