Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader

Company: Elderwood at Liverpool
Location: Camillus
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

This job is located in Liverpool.Join Our Team: Dramatically Increased Wages! Overview: Don't Look For a Job, Find a Career...DRAMATICALLY INCREASEDWAGES FOR CRITICAL NURSING ROLES, including CNAs, LPNs, & RNs. Apply today - you're eligible for our new rates. Shift Differential Increases are also in effect.Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking Full Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)Position OverviewThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is assigned to a team of Nursing Assistants and is responsible for skilled treatments, passing of medications and monitoring the personal care services provided by Nursing Assistants; LPNs are also responsible for reporting care and unusual symptoms of residents to supervisor and staff of next shift.Shifts: Full Time, Part time, Per Diem available Employee Perks!: 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Dramatically Increased Wages!, Generous PTO & holiday package, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Tuition reimbursement program 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. 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.Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination.Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination. 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.Required
    Preferred

    Job Industries

    • Customer Service

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