Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Team Leader - Flexible Schedule

Company: Elderwood
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Join Our Team: Are you ready for a rewarding career? Join a company that cares for you, too. Overview: Elderwood at Waverly is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team for Part Time career opportunities! We are seeking caring & compassionate individuals and we are willing to be flexible with your schedule during this unique time. Shift hours can be determined by you - based on your needs and discussed during initial interview. Also, additional perks include: * Tuition Assistance programs available for those looking to continue their education. * Recently renovated facility, with great leadership. * Weekly pay schedule! Responsibilities: 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. Position duties include, but not limited to: * 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. 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. Company Details: Elderwood at Waverly is a 200 bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) located in the valley of Tioga county. Our beautifully renovated facility boasts updated technology, convenient parking for staff members, and employee appreciation initiatives throughout the year. Our services and programs include Oncology, Orthopedic Rehab, SMARTS Express Care, and Wound Care; as well as Specialty Programs including Adult Medical Day Services, Outpatient Therapy, Palliative Care, Respite Care and Seasons Memory Care. Employee Perks!: Clean, Neat & Newly Renovated Facility, Increased Wages, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!, Tuition reimbursement program 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.

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