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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader
Company : Post Acute Partners
Location : Cheektowaga, NY, 14227
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Salary
$27.00 - $35.54/HourOverview
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking experienced, empathetic Licensed Practical Nurses to join our clinical team!
Apply today! Let Elderwood invest in you.
We are currently looking for LPN Team Leaders at our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and an LPN Resident Care Supervisor at our Assisted Living Facility (ALF).
Available Shifts:
(SNF) 12-hour shift! Full- & Part-time LPN Team Leader 7 AM- 7 PM (2 or 3 days/week)
(SNF) Full-time LPN Team Leader 3 PM - 11 PM(5 days/week)
(ALF) Full & Part-Time LPN Resident Care Supervisor 6 AM - 2 PM (3 or 5 days/week)
(ALF) Part-Time LPN Resident Care Supervisor 2 PM - 10 PM (3 days/week)
(ALF) Part-Time LPN Resident Care Supervisor 10 PM - 6 AM (3 days/week)
At Elderwood at Cheektowaga, our Mission is People Caring for People (Residents and Staff). Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our valued employees.
Elderwood Benefits as a LPN (must qualify):
- EARN 11% more with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program (higher base pay)
- Shift Differentials for evenings, nights & weekends: up to $3.00 / Hour
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs - we partner with DYU, Erie Boces, and Trocaire! Let us help you earn you BSN or MSN!
- Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000
- 401K with Employer Matching
- PTO & Holiday Package
- Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
LPN Team Leader (SNF) - 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.
- State LPN license required.
LPN Resident Care Supervisor (ALF) Position Overview:
- The Resident Care Supervisor (LPN) for Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) assists with ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing nursing care.
- Responsible for assisting with medications and monitoring the personal care services provided by the Resident Assistants
- Reporting care and change in condition of residents to staff of next shift and the Resident Care Manager/DON.
About Elderwood at Cheektowaga:
- Centrally located to the metro-Buffalo region, Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a well-established long-term care community offering round-the-clock skilled nursing care and comprehensive subacute rehab services. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood’s Seasons Memory Care program. The community is part of a continuum on the suburban campus that allows seniors to age in place with Elderwood assisted living and independent living communities nearby.
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.
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Skills/Competencies:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong decision making ability
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
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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.Related Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
In the Cheektowaga setting, an LPN Team Leader not only provides hands-on nursing care but also oversees nursing assistants to ensure resident care plans are executed properly. This dual role demands strong leadership blended with clinical expertise to manage a skilled nursing facility's daily operations efficiently.
Beyond the mandatory New York State LPN license, credentials like advanced medication administration training or geriatric care certifications can boost employability. Given the area's senior care focus, expertise in dementia care or sub-acute rehab protocols is highly valued by employers like Post Acute Partners.
Many LPN Team Leaders transition into roles such as Resident Care Supervisors or Clinical Coordinators by gaining supervisory experience and furthering education, such as BSN programs supported by tuition reimbursement. Leadership roles often come with increased responsibility overseeing interdisciplinary teams within facilities.
The demand for experienced LPN Team Leaders remains robust in Cheektowaga due to the aging population and facility expansion. Post Acute Partners attracts candidates by offering competitive pay and benefits, making positions competitive but accessible for qualified nurses with leadership skills.
Elderwood emphasizes a people-centered mission, offering LPN Team Leaders up to 11% higher base pay via pay-in-lieu-of-benefits, shift differentials, and tuition reimbursement partnerships. Their comprehensive health benefits and employee referral bonuses create a supportive work culture uncommon in many local SNFs.
This role involves direct nursing care, medication assistance, and close monitoring of resident assistants’ personal care services. The supervisor also reports residents' condition changes to the care manager, ensuring seamless shift transitions and adherence to health standards in a home-like assisted living environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leaders in Cheektowaga earn between $27.00 and $35.54 per hour. Evening, night, and weekend shifts attract additional differentials of up to $3.00 per hour, reflecting the facility’s commitment to compensating for less desirable hours and encouraging staff retention.
They offer tuition reimbursement programs through partnerships with regional colleges, allowing LPNs to pursue BSN or MSN degrees. Leadership roles like LPN Team Leader benefit from structured mentoring and opportunities to develop administrative and clinical supervision skills within a collaborative workplace.
Cheektowaga’s diverse senior population and suburban environment demand cultural sensitivity and adaptability from LPN Team Leaders. Elderwood’s emphasis on respect and collaboration aligns well with local values, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for both staff and residents.
Elderwood’s LPN Team Leader position integrates direct clinical care with supervisory duties in a setting focused on aging-in-place and memory care. This blend offers a hands-on leadership experience unique to facilities that prioritize both skilled nursing and community-centered elder care.