LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

Company: Elderwood
Location: North Creek
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

Salary: $28.50 - $30.50 / hour Overview:Join Our Caring Team as a LPN at Elderwood at North Creek!We are offering Sign-On Bonuses (up to $15,000), Shift Differentials (up to an additional $3.00/hr), Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits, & Gas Stipends.Are you a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for a fulfilling career? Elderwood at North Creek invites you to be part of our exceptional nursing team!Why Choose Us?Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy 8 or 12-hour shift options; Part & Full Time Opportunities Available across day, evening & overnight shifts.Competitive Pay: We offer Compensation Programs including Pay In Lieu of Benefits, Shift Differentials, Gas Stipends & Bonuses.Full Suite of Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, & Paid Time Off (PTO) with Buy Back Option.Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, resident-focused setting.About Elderwood at North Creek:A woodland setting close to the shores of the northern Hudson River in North Creek, NY, provides scenic views for staff & residents of Elderwood at North Creek. The small-town environment offers a family atmosphere in the North Country.What is Your role as an LPN; Position Overview:Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are indispensable members of our interdisciplinary team and are charged with managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub-acute patient. Our LPNs enjoy a unique opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience and provide advanced care in a home-like setting.Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.New York State LPN license required. Active and in good standing.Graduate Nurses should also apply!Elderwood at Noth Creek is located at 112 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853.Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch with you.Responsibilities:(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):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.Qualifications:(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):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. 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.EOE Statement: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Keywords: Elderwood, Schenectady , LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Other , North Creek, New York