Registered Nurse

Salary

$28.56 - $45.46 / hour

Overview

WELCOME NEW GRADS!

LPN Team Leader

Pay Rate Range: $28.56 – $45.46 / hour PLUS experience credit!

Shift: Evening or Night ShiftJob Status: Full-time,Part-time

Looking for more flexibility inquire on our per diem opportunities!

Ask us about our new weekend shift differentials!

Location:

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NYHome of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Why Join Elderwood?

• Gas Allowance Stipend

• Pay in Lieu of Benefits program for part-time clinical staff — earn 16% more!

• Newly renovated building

• Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks

• Shift Differentials

• Full Benefits Package

• Employee Referral Program

• Mentorship Program — NEW GRADS WELCOME!

LPN Team Leader — Position Overview

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are essential members of our interdisciplinary team who manage the daily clinical care of residents and sub-acute patients. Our LPN Team Leaders gain extensive clinical experience and provide advanced care in a warm, home-like environment.

You will plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate resident care to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance are met at all times.

State LPN license required.

Apply today and start your rewarding career with Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!

Responsibilities

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader Responsibilties:

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, adhering to the five rights.
• Direct and monitor personal care duties and nursing procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants on the assigned team.
• Assist Nursing Assistants with direct resident care as needed.
• Report unusual symptoms, condition changes, daily needs, and resident progress to Unit Manager, Assistant Unit Manager, or Charge Nurse Supervisor.
• Follow and monitor the resident’s Plan of Care; ensure Nursing Assistants properly implement it.
• Receive controlled substances from Supervisory Nurse and manage their safe storage and distribution, including medication carts, cupboards, refrigerators, and narcotic cabinets.
• Accurately document care in care plans, nursing notes, medical administration records, treatment records, and other required documentation.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Skills/Competencies:

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Proficient computer skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Qualifications

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current state license

• LPN training and geriatric work experience preferred

• Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with other personnel

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Caring, respectful attitude toward residents

• Physical stamina for constant activity

• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence

• 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.