Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Elderwood Staffing Solutions (Lockport)

Salary

$29.16 - $38.58 / Hour

Overview

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the BEST at what you do, come work at Elderwood! 

 

Flexibility, floating opportunites, premium pay, & shift differntials up to $3.00/hr, are just some of the perks included with joining the Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS). New, reimagined Float Pool is growing fast with an elite and experience clinical pool who are looking to bring positive change and support to our Western New York Communities. 

 

Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is looking to hire experienced and flexible Licensed Practial Nurses (LPNs) to join our elite clinical network! 

 

What ESS Can Offer You:

• Premium pay with shift differentials, up to $3.00/hr (depending on shift time & day of week).
• Full or Part Time Facility Assignments (typically 1 month in duration per assignment; set schedule BUT flexibility) OR Per Diem Shifts (at least 4-shift per month minimum).
• Opportunity to showcase your skill set to at Multiple WNY Skilled Nursing Locations.
• On-site Training and Orientation.
• Opportunities for Career Growth.
• Preferred Status’ for Promotions to Reach Your Career Goals.

 

ESS Requirements:

• Current NYS License/Certificate
• Clinical Staff must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience to be eligible for employment.
• Part Time (22.5 Hours) - Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts within a four-week period and 2 Holidays per year.
• Full Time (37.5 Hours) - Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts within a four-week period and 3 Holidays per year. 
• Per Diem - At least 4 Shifts per month, which includes 1 weekend Shift, unless otherwise determined by the program manager: 1 Holiday per year

 

WNY Skilled Nursing Locations YOU could work at:

• Amherst                              Elderwood at Amherst                4459 Bailey Avenue
• Cheektowaga                   Elderwood at Cheektowaga       225 Bennett Road
• Grand Island                     Elderwood at Grand Island        2850 Grand Island Blvd.
• Hamburg                            Elderwood at Hamburg                5775 Maelou Drive
• Lancaster                          Elderwood at Lancaster               1818 Como Park Blvd.
• Lockport                             Elderwood at Lockport                  104 Old Niagara Road
• Wheatfield                         Elderwood at Wheatfield              2600 Niagara Falls Blvd.
• Williamsville                     Elderwood at Williamsville          200 Bassett Road

*Plus 8 Assisted Living communities throughout Western New York. 

 

Why Elderwood?

• At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players – but also for our valued employees.
• Established in 1978, Elderwood has grown to become the largest network of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living communities in Western New York. With over 40 facilities and 5,000 employees, Elderwood is well known and highly regarded by the communities that each location serves.
• As an Elderwood employee, you’ll have all the tools, training and resources you need to succeed. 

 

Flexibility for your life, when you need it most. 

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Duties: 

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain documentation regarding the care plans of residents in the Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records