LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Post Acute Partners Lockport, NY 14094, US

Salary

up to $34.13 / hour

Overview

LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse | Full-Time, Part-Time

Elderwood at Lockport | Lockport, NYShift Differentials up to +$2.25/Hour | Various Scheduling Options

Build your nursing career with a team that values sound clinical practice, dependable collaboration, and compassionate resident care.

Elderwood at Lockport is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for full-time and part-time opportunities. As an LPN, you’ll provide attentive nursing care, collaborate with residents’ interdisciplinary care teams, and help residents achieve the highest possible level of health, comfort, and independence.

Whether you are an experienced LPN or looking for the next step in your nursing career, Elderwood at Lockport offers opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills, develop meaningful relationships with residents, and grow within the Elderwood organization.

Choose the Opportunity That Fits You

We offer several ways to join our nursing team; Shift availability and scheduling options will be discussed during the interview process:

Full-Time LPN: Regularly scheduled facility position with benefits eligibility
Part-Time LPN: Consistent reduced schedule with benefits eligibility
Per Diem LPN through Elderwood Staffing Solutions: Flexible scheduling and through Elderwood’s internal staffing team

Shift availability and scheduling options will be discussed during the interview process.

Build Your Nursing Career Close to Home

Elderwood at Lockport is conveniently located for LPNs throughout Lockport, Gasport, Middleport, Newfane, Wilson, Royalton, Niagara Falls, Wheatfield, Pendleton, Sanborn, North Tonawanda, and Amherst.

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

Why Join Elderwood at Lockport?

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Shift differentials
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Tuition assistance and full-tuition scholarship opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Supportive nursing leadership
Employee referral bonuses

Bring Your Nursing Experience to Elderwood

If you are an LPN who values teamwork, clinical responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for residents, we invite you to apply.

Apply today to explore the full-time, part-time, or per diem LPN opportunity that best fits your goals at Elderwood at Lockport.

Elderwood at Lockport104 Old Niagara RoadLockport, NY 14094

Responsibilities

(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):

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.
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.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Skills/Competencies:

Exceptional customer service skills
Problem-solving skills
Strong decision making ability
Proficient computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication

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Up to

Qualifications

(LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse):

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.
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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