RN Part-time

Salary

$40.00 - $45.00 / hour

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Elderwood at Wheatfield

Part-Time Day & Evening Opportunities Available

One Application. Two Ways to Build Your Nursing Career with Elderwood. 

Option 1: Join the Elderwood at Wheatfield Team

 

Part-Time RN Opportunities

Looking for stability, growth, and meaningful resident relationships?

As a member of our core nursing team, you'll play an essential role in providing exceptional care while working alongside a supportive leadership team in a highly rated skilled nursing community.

 

Benefit Preview:

    • Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Tuition Reimbursement and PAID Continued Education  
    • 401K with Employer Matching
    • PTO & Holiday Package
    • Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000
    • Generous PTO & Holiday Package 
    • EARN 10% more with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program (higher base pay)
    • Flexible Scheduling
    • Up to $2.25 /hr Shift Differentials!

Compensation & Incentives:

    • Up to $45.00/hour (based on experience)

    • Earn 10% more with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program

    • Weekly pay - stability you can count on

Flexible Scheduling Options:

    • Day Shift: 6am-2pm

    • Evening Shift: 2pm–6am(Every other weekend requirement)

Build Your Nursing Career Close to Home

Elderwood at Wheatfield is conveniently located for LPNs throughout Wheatfield, Tonawanda, North Tonawanda, Kenmore, Sanborn, Pendleton, Cambria, Niagara Falls, West Amherst, and surrounding Northtowns communities.

Join a local nursing team committed to clinical quality, professional development, and consistent resident-centered care.

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Make the difference you’ve been called to make. Join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is lasting.

Responsibilities

(RN - Registered Nurse):

  • 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 RN Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge RN 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.
  • Monitor resident care standards during performance of duties, and encourage that rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected.

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Qualifications

(RN - Registered Nurse):

  • Credentials as a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a current State license required.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) 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.
  • Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required. Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
  • Physical stamina for constant activity required.
  • Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
  • Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual is required.
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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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