LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Post Acute Partners

  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • $27.00-35.54 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
Salary$27.00 - $35.54/HourOverviewElderwood 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) Part-time LPN Team Leader 11 PM - 7 AM (2 days/week)(SNF) Full-time LPN Team Leader 7 PM- 7 AM (3 days/week)(SNF) Part-time LPN Team Leader 7 AM - 3 PM (2 days/week)(SNF) Full-time LPN Team Leader 3 PM - 11 AM(5 days/week)(ALF) Part-Time LPN Resident Care Supervisor 6 AM - 2 PM (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
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 StatementWE 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.

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