LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader Salary $27.00 / hr - $35.54 / hr Overview Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our clinical team! Apply today! Let Elderwood invest in you. Available Shifts: Skilled Nursing 12‑hour shift, Full‑time LPN Team Leader 7 PM – 7 AM (3 days/week). Benefits Shift differentials for evenings, nights & weekends: up to $3.00 / hr Tuition reimbursement programs – partner with DYU, Erie Boces, and Trocaire to help earn a BSN or MSN. Employee referral bonus up to $2,000. 401(k) with employer matching. PTO & holiday package. Full suite of health benefits – medical, dental, vision. Position Overview Licensed Practical Nurses are indispensable members of our interdisciplinary team and are charged with managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub‑acute patient. Provide advanced care in a home‑like setting. Direct nursing care, planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating resident care to ensure the highest quality and regulatory compliance. State LPN license required. About Elderwood at Cheektowaga Centrally located to the metro‑Buffalo region, our community offers round‑the‑clock skilled nursing care and comprehensive subacute rehab services. Residents with dementia benefit from the Seasons Memory Care program. Part of a continuum with assisted living and independent living communities nearby. Responsibilities Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physicians, using the five rights. Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants. Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents as needed. Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor regarding unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and resident progress. Follow the Plan of Care for each resident and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in care plan implementation. Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and oversee storage and distribution; ensure proper placement in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator, and narcotic cabinets. Document in care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records, and other required records. Skills / Competencies Exceptional customer service skills. Problem‑solving skills. Strong decision‑making ability. Proficient computer skills. Excellent verbal and written communication. Qualifications Credential 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. Excellent verbal and written communication 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 supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and unfettered communication, proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English at an intermediate or more advanced level is required. Equal Opportunity Statement WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected status unrelated to job performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr