LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary $28 / hr - $35.54 / hr

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Elderwood at Hornell offers full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities. Choose one of two career paths:

• Option 1: Join the Elderwood at Hornell Team – Full-time and part-time LPN roles with stability, growth, and meaningful resident relationships in a highly rated skilled nursing community.
• Option 2: Per Diem LPN – Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) – Flexible scheduling for experienced clinicians who want control over when and where they work, with opportunities across multiple Elderwood locations.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by a physician, utilizing the five rights as applicable.
• Direct and monitor personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants on the assigned team.
• Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
• Report unusual symptoms, changes in condition, daily needs, and resident progress to the Unit Manager, Assistant Unit Manager, or Charge Nurse Supervisor.
• Follow the Plan of Care for each resident and monitor Nursing Assistants in its implementation.
• Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and ensure proper storage, distribution, and safe use of medications.
• Document care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records, and other required records.

Skills

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

Requirements

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
• LPN training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with other personnel.
• 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 reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for safe interaction with residents, coworkers, and visitors.

Benefits

• Full suite of health benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid continued education.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Generous PTO and holiday package.
• Employee referral bonus up to $2,000.
• Earn 10% more with the Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program (higher base pay).
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Up to $3/hour shift differentials.

Pay

• Up to $35.54/hour (based on experience).
• Earn 10% more with the Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program.
• Shift differentials:
  • Evening (2nd) Shift: $2.00/hour (weekday), $3.00/hour (weekend).
  • Night (3rd) Shift: $1.50/hour (weekday), $2.50/hour (weekend).
• Weekly pay.

Schedule

• Flexible scheduling options, including 12-hour and 8-hour shifts.
• Every other weekend requirement.
• Available shifts:
  • Days: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
  • Evenings: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
  • Overnights: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.