LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Overview

Join Elderwood at Lockport’s New Era of Care. This is a full‑ or part‑time position with evening shifts available. You will work under a highly respected Director of Nursing in a supportive environment that values team collaboration and staff success.

Starting at $28 per hour. Pay rates begin at $28/hour and may increase based on experience. Additional earning opportunities include +11% with the Pay‑in‑Lieu‑of‑Benefits option, shift differentials, and a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for some locations.

• Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (every other weekend required)

• Leadership you can trust – a returning DON committed to staff growth
• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement programs
• Employee referral bonus up to $2,000 per hire
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, holiday packages, free uniforms
• Full suite of health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Shift differentials for all shifts

• Lead and coordinate daily clinical care for residents and sub‑acute patients
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care to ensure highest quality and compliance standards
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to achieve best outcomes for residents
• Build relationships with residents and families in a supportive, home‑like environment

• Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physicians.
• Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures performed by Nursing Assistants.
• Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents as needed.
• Report to Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor any unusual symptoms or changes in condition.
• Follow the Plan of Care for each resident and monitor assistant performance in its implementation.
• Manage controlled substances, ensuring safe storage and distribution.
• Document care in nursing notes, medical administration records, treatment records, and other required records.

• LPN or RN license in the state, current and active.
• Experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Respectful, caring attitude toward residents.
• Physical stamina for constant activity.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in English.

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.