LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Join Our Caring Team as a LPN at Elderwood at North Creek!Salary: $28.50 / hr - $30.50 / hrWe are offering Shift Differentials (up to an additional $3.00/hr), Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits, Gas Stipends and more!Hiring: Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem!Are you a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for a fulfilling career? Elderwood at North Creek invites you to be part of our exceptional nursing team!Why Choose Us?Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy 8 or 12-hour shift options; Part & Full Time Opportunities Available across day, evening & overnight shifts.Competitive Pay: We offer Compensation Programs including Pay In Lieu of Benefits, Shift Differentials, Gas Stipends, and more!Full Suite of Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HRA, FSA, & Paid Time Off (PTO) with Buy Back Option.Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative, resident-focused setting.Proudly Rated 4 Stars by CMS!Elderwood at North Creek has earned a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—exceeding both the New York state average (3.33) and the national average (3.32). This distinction reflects our commitment to quality care, strong staffing, and high standards in safety and health outcomes. When you join our team, you become part of a facility that residents and families trust.About Elderwood at North Creek:A woodland setting close to the shores of the northern Hudson River in North Creek, NY, provides scenic views for staff & residents of Elderwood at North Creek. The small-town environment offers a family atmosphere in the North Country.LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader - 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.Benefit Preview:Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters!Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionTuition Reimbursement and PAID Continued Education401K with Employer MatchingPTO & Holiday PackageEmployee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000Generous PTO & Holiday PackageEARN 10% more with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program (higher base pay)Flexible SchedulingUp to $3 /hr Shift Differentials!And more!Elderwood at North Creek is located at 112 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853.Apply today and a member of our team will be in touch with you.ResponsibilitiesLPN - Licensed Practical Nurse 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.LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Skills/Competencies:Exceptional customer service skillsProblem-solving skillsStrong decision making abilityProficient computer skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationQualificationsLPN - Licensed Practical Nurse 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.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.