LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, a skilled nursing facility offering long-term care and subacute services in a scenic Adirondack setting.

Pay & Incentives

• Full-Time & Part-Time: $29.13 – $46.39/hour (based on experience)
• Per Diem: $32.13/hour
• Pay-in-Lieu of Benefits: 16% additional pay
• Gas Stipend: Commuter expense assistance
• Shift Differentials available
• Weekend-Only positions available (Days, Evenings, Nights)

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options
• Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem opportunities

About the Role

• Work in a smaller, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support
• Exposure to both long-term care and subacute patients
• Build clinical confidence in a close-knit setting
• Less stress than high-volume urban facilities
• Community feel where staff and residents know each other

Benefits

Eligible for Full-Time & Part-Time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents following physician orders and the five rights of medication administration
• Direct and monitor personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants
• Assist Nursing Assistants with direct resident care as needed
• Report unusual symptoms, condition changes, daily needs, and resident progress to Unit Manager, Assistant Unit Manager, or Charge Nurse Supervisor
• Follow and monitor the Plan of Care for each resident, ensuring Nursing Assistants implement the care plan effectively
• Receive, store, and distribute controlled substances; ensure safe placement and use of medications in carts, cupboards, refrigerators, and narcotic cabinets
• Document care in care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records, and other required records

Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Geriatric setting experience preferred
• Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with team members
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Caring, respectful attitude toward residents
• Physical stamina for constant activity
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) for effective communication with residents, coworkers, and visitors