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Salary

$27 - 35.54 / hourly

Overview

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Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is is looking for compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurses, LPNs, (also known as Resident Care Supervisors) to join our team of clinicians and caretakers. Shift: Days or Evenings ( $2.00 shift differential for Evening Shifts!) Also, ask us how to earn 11% more

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Overview

+ Elderwood is in growth mode and currently looking for a Full Time Resident Care Supervisor / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! A ssisted living settings are an excellent starting point for new graduate nurses! Our Licensed Practical Nurses assist in ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing nursing care. This position is responsible for assisting with medications and monitoring the personal care services provided by Resident Assistants; and reporting care and change in condition of residents to staff of next shift and Director of Nursing .

Elderwood Benefits as a Lead Resident Care Supervisor (LPN) (must qualify):

+ 401K with Employer Matching

+ PTO & Holiday Package

+ Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

+ Other Compensation Programs!

Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonwanda:

+ Elderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda is a single-level assisted living community with a family-like atmosphere in the Town of Tonawanda’s Sheridan-Parkside neighborhood. Staff are experienced in helping residents with life’s daily activities and are available 24-hours a day to provide a safe, secure and vibrant living experience complete with fun and engaging activities. The community is licensed to provide additional services through the New York State-certified Assisted Living Program (ALP).

Responsibilities

(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):

+ 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 skills

+ Problem-solving skills

+ Strong decision making ability

+ Proficient computer skills

+ Excellent verbal and written communication

Qualifications

(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):

+ 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 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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Posted Date7 days ago(5/12/2025 6:30 AM)

Requisition ID2025-32454

# of Openings2

Area of InterestNursing

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood Assisted Living at Tonawanda

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

Salary$27 - 35.54 / hourly