Weekend Warrior LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Elderwood • Village of Lake Placid, NY

79d • $28 - $45

About The Position

Looking for Flexibility this Summer? Work Weekends, Free Your Week – Join Our Weekend Warrior Team! Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid – Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics! Now Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Team Leaders. Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem New Grads Welcome! Start your career with support and hands-on experience through our Mentorship Program! As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader, you’ll be a vital member of our interdisciplinary care team, managing the daily clinical care and routines for our residents and short-term rehab patients. This is a chance to grow your skill set in a home-like, supportive environment where your work truly matters.

Requirements

• Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
• LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
• Physical stamina for constant activity required.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five rights as applicable.
• Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.
• Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
• Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
• Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.
• Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
• Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.

Benefits

• Gas Allowance Stipend
• Pay in Lieu of Benefits – Earn More While Working Less
• Newly Renovated Building
• Increased Tuition Assistance for Clinical Tracks
• Shift Differentials – Weekday & Weekend
• Full Benefits Package
• Mentorship Program – Ideal for New Graduates!
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees