LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse: Part Time

Company: Elderwood at Lockport
Location: Niagara Falls
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Join Our Team: You can be where you're needed. Overview: Elderwood at Lockport - a skilled nursing facility (SNF) serving the geriatric population of WNY - is seeking a qualified and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of clinicians. Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem Options. Increased Wages. New Leadership. Weekly Pay Schedule. Tuition Assistance Programs. Referral Bonuses. This particular location is nestled in the tight-knit community of Lockport. Here, we offer a warm, home-like, team-oriented environment. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Overview:

• As indispensable members of an interdisciplinary team, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at Elderwood 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. State LPN license required. We have availability on the following shifts:
  • Days: 7a-3p
  • Evening: 3p-11p
  • Overnights: 11p-7a Responsibilities: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:
    • Pass medications and give skilled treatments to assigned residents.
    • 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 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 carrying out the appropriate aspects of the care plan.
    • Maintain documentation regarding the care plans of residents in the Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.
    • Ensure that resident care standards are maintained in performance of duties, and that the rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected.
    • Perform other work tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse. Qualifications:
      • Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
      • Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
      • Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
      • Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
      • Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required. 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.

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