Weekend Warrior LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

$28.56 - $45.46 / hour

Looking for Flexibility this Summer?

Work Weekends, Free Your Week - Join Our Weekend Warrior Team!

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid - Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!

Now Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Team Leaders

Full-Time | Part-Time | Per Diem
New Grads Welcome! Start your career with support and hands-on experience through our Mentorship Program!

Weekend Warrior LPN Pay Rates:

Regular Pay Range: $28.56 - $45.46 / hour PLUS experience credit

• Per Diem Rate: $31.56 / hour

• + $2/hour Weekend Shift Differential

• NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit for Full & Part-Time Staff

• Ask us how to EARN 16% more with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program

Why Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid?

• Gas Allowance Stipend

• Pay in Lieu of Benefits - Earn More While Working Less

• Newly Renovated Building

• Increased Tuition Assistance for Clinical Tracks

• Shift Differentials - Weekday & Weekend

• Full Benefits Package

• Mentorship Program - Ideal for New Graduates!

• Employee Referral Program

LPN Team Leader - Role Overview:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader, you'll be a vital member of our interdisciplinary care team, managing the daily clinical care and routines for our residents and short-term rehab patients. This is a chance to grow your skill set in a home-like, supportive environment where your work truly matters.

Duties Include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality nursing care

• Monitoring clinical needs and coordinating care plans

• Supporting regulatory compliance and patient safety

Must have a current NYS LPN license.

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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader Responsibilties:

• 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 Team Leader 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.

• 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.