Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Elderwood at Liverpool, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility located in a quiet suburban neighborhood just 10 minutes from Syracuse.
Shift Options
* Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (includes every other weekend requirement)
* Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
* Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Salary
$27.00 – $35.54 per hour (based on experience)
Compensation & Benefits
* Earn up to 10% premium with Pay-in-Lieu of Benefits, OR
* Full Health Suite: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
* Paid time off
* 401(k) with employer matching
* Tuition Assistance for Clinical Career Tracks
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
* State LPN 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 toward residents required.
* Physical stamina for constant activity required.
* Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
Skills & Competencies
* Exceptional customer service skills.
* Problem‑solving skills.
* Strong decision‑making ability.
* Proficient computer skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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