Salary:

$27.00 - $37.40 / hour

Overview:

LPN Rate Range : $25.30 - $37.40 / hour (Earn more with experience)

NEW, Gas Allowance Benefit for Full and Part-time positions! Sign-on bonus $7500.00!

Elderwood at Ticonderoga is seeking high quality, compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to be on the front lines, making the difference in the lives of our residents and their families. We are looking to fill our PART TIME positions.

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 Apply today!  Elderwood at Ticonderoga's Benefits:

Gas Allowance Stipend

Pay in lieu of benefits program for part time clinical staff - ask us how to earn 16% more!

Increased Tuition Assistance Program for Clinical Tracks - ask HR about our School Partners that provide the most reimbursement & assistance

Shift Differentials

Full Benefits Package, including 401k with Employer match

Employee referral program

This position is located in Ticonderoga, NY. in the heart of the Adirondacks.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position Overview:

The 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.

Shift : 6:15am-6:45pm - 24 Hours/week

Responsibilities:

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

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 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.

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.