LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

$28.56 / hr - $34.13 / hr Licensed Practical Nurses – Join Elderwood at Lockport’s New Era of Care Full Time & Part Time Opportunities | All Shifts Available If you’re a compassionate, team-focused LPN ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, Elderwood at Lockport is ready to welcome you. We’re entering an exciting new chapter with a highly respected Director of Nursing — a leader known for building strong teams, supporting staff success, and fostering a collaborative culture.This is your opportunity to join a facility with a long-standing reputation for quality care and be part of positive change from the start. Pay Rates – Starting at $28.56/hour!Your experience may qualify you for even more — apply to find out! Extra Earning Potential:+11% with Pay-in-Lieu-of-Benefits option Shift Differentials to boost your hourly rate Shift Options (Every Other Weekend Required):Days: 7:00 - 3:00 PMEvenings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PMOvernights: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AMWhy LPNs Choose Elderwood at Lockport:Leadership you can believe in — a returning DON committed to staff growth and success Tuition Reimbursement Programs & Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Referral Bonuses – up to $2,000 per hire401(k) with Employer Match PTO & Holiday Packages Full Suite of Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Shift Differentials for all shifts Free Uniforms What You’ll Do as an LPN:Lead and coordinate daily clinical care for residents and sub-acute patients Plan, implement, and evaluate care to ensure the highest quality and compliance standards Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for residents Build relationships with residents and families in a supportive, home-like environment About Elderwood at Lockport:Nestled in a park-like setting near the historic Erie Canal, Elderwood at Lockport blends a friendly, family-like atmosphere with specialized programs in Rehab Services and Seasons Memory Care. Our rehab unit features a spacious therapy gym for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, while our memory care program delivers structured, personalized support. (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 (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. 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.