LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Join Our Team at Elderwood at AmherstSalary: up to $35/hrOverview: Part-Time • Full-Time Evening & Days ShiftsNEW LPN Starting Rate: Standard Rate: $27.00/hr – $35.00/hr (depending on experience) Opt-Out Premium Rate: $29.70/hr – $38.50/hr (ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits!)Generous Shift DifferentialsWeekday Evenings: +$2.00/hrWeekend Evenings: +$3.00/hrOvernights: +$1.00/hrPosition OverviewAs a Licensed Practical Nurse, you play a critical role on our interdisciplinary team. LPNs are responsible for managing the daily clinical care of residents and sub-acute patients while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.This position offers the opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience, practice advanced care skills, and work in a supportive, team-centered, home-like environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct, high-quality nursing carePlan, implement, and evaluate resident careMaintain regulatory compliance and quality standardsCollaborate effectively with the care teamState LPN license required.Elderwood LPN Benefits (must qualify):Tuition Reimbursement ProgramsEmployee Referral BonusesFree Uniforms401(k) with Employer MatchPTO & Holiday PackageFull Medical, Dental & Vision BenefitsShift DifferentialsAdditional Compensation ProgramsWe are also proud to offer Tro-Care Scholarship Opportunities, providing eligible team members with support toward continued education and professional growth within the healthcare field.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do as a LPN at Elderwood:Administer medications and ordered treatments safely and accuratelyManage the daily clinical care of assigned residents and short-stay rehabilitation patientsMonitor residents closely and promptly communicate symptoms, changes in condition, clinical concerns, and progress to the appropriate RN or providerFollow each resident's plan of care and contribute clinical information needed to maintain accurate, individualized careDirect and monitor the personal-care duties and nursing-care procedures completed by CNAs on your assigned teamProvide coaching, guidance, and hands-on assistance to CNAs when resident or unit needs require itMaintain accurate nursing notes, medication-administration records, treatment records, and other required documentationSafeguard, store, administer, and account for medications and controlled substances according to policy and regulatory requirementsCommunicate professionally with residents, families, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary teamSupport infection prevention, resident safety, regulatory compliance, and a respectful care environmentQualificationsWhat You'll Need as a LPN at Elderwood:RequiredCurrent license and registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York StateAbility to provide nursing care within the LPN scope of practice and under appropriate RN directionAbility to direct, support, and work collaboratively with CNAs and other members of the care teamStrong verbal and written communication skillsSound problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to document accurately and use required clinical computer systemsA caring, patient, and respectful approach to residentsPhysical stamina for an active, hands-on nursing positionAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English at the level necessary for safe care and effective workplace communicationPreferredPrevious nursing experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term-care, or geriatric settingExperience caring for short-stay rehabilitation patientsExperience with dementia or memory-care populationsExperience supporting complex treatments and clinically diverse resident needsEOE 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.