Job Description

Overview: Pay: $25.30 - $37.40 / hour NEW! Clinical staff are eligible to opt out of certain elected benefit options in exchange for up to 16% in additional pay! Elderwood at Livepool is actively looking For LPNs!!! All shifts Avaiable! Shift Differential Increases are also in effect. New York State Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus (HWB) Program in effect!! New York State Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program providing staff who worked 20-30hours per week a $500 bonus; 30-35 hours per week a $1000 bonus; and a $1500 bonus for employees that worked an average of 35 hours or more per week. Apply for total of 2 vesting periods per year for bonus amount up to $3000/yr. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is assigned to a team of Nursing Assistants and is responsible for skilled treatments passing of medications and monitoring the personal care services provided by Nursing Assistants; LPNs are also responsible for reporting care and unusual symptoms of residents to supervisor and staff of next shift. Join Our Team: Are you looking for a new start? A great opportunity awaits with Elderwood! Employee Perks!: 12 hour shifts 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match Clean Neat & Newly Renovated Facility Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance Dramatically Increased Wages! Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team Free Hot and Iced Coffee Free On-Site Parking Free Uniforms Generous PTO & holiday package Increased Wages Life Insurance Medical Dental and Vision insurance NEW Weekly Pay Schedule! Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes! Strong leadership 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. Qualifications: 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. Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination. 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.