Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Float Pool

$29.16 - $38.58 / Hour

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the BEST at what you do, come work at Elderwood!

Flexibility, floating opportunites, premium pay, & shift differntials up to $3.00/hr, are just some of the perks included with joining the Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS). New, reimagined Float Pool is growing fast with an elite and experience clinical pool who are looking to bring positive change and support to our Western New York Communities.

Elderwood Staffing Solutions (ESS) is looking to hire experienced and flexible Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our elite clinical network!

What ESS Can Offer You:

Premium pay with shift differentials, up to $3.00/hr (depending on shift time & day of week).
• Full or Part Time Facility Assignments (typically 1 month in duration per assignment; set schedule BUT flexibility) OR Per Diem Shifts (at least 4-shift per month minimum).
• Opportunity to showcase your skill set to at Multiple WNY Skilled Nursing Locations.
• On-site Training and Orientation.
• Opportunities for Career Growth.
• Preferred Status' for Promotions to Reach Your Career Goals.

ESS Requirements:

• Current NYS License/Certificate
• Clinical Staff must have a minimum of 1 years' experience to be eligible for employment (2+ years' experience preferred).
• Part Time (22.5 Hours) - Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts within a four-week period and 2 Holidays per year.
• Full Time (37.5 Hours) - Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts within a four-week period and 3 Holidays per year.
• Per Diem - At least 4 Shifts per month, which includes 1 weekend Shift, unless otherwise determined by the program manager: 1 Holiday per year

Looking to stay local or wanting to branch out and check out the State of New York?

Staffing Solutions can keep you busy with work right in the Brockport area with our wonderful facility, Elderwood at Lakeside at Brockport, located at 170 West Ave. Brockport, NY 14420 or if you're looking to explore and travel we have sites all throughout New York State! Sites include:

• Western New York:
  • Elderwood at Amherst
  • Elderwood at Cheektowaga
  • Elderwood at Grand Island
  • Elderwood at Hamburg
  • Elderwood at Lancaster
  • Elderwood at Lockport
  • Elderwood at Wheatfield
  • Elderwood at Williamsville
• Syracuse:
  
  • Elderwood at Liverpool
• Adirondack Area:
  • Elderwood at North Creek
  • Elderwood at Ticonderoga
  • Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid
• Southern Tier/PA Border:
  • Elderwood at Hornell
  • Elderwood at Wavery

Why Elderwood?

• At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players - but also for our valued employees.
• Established in 1978, Elderwood has grown to become the largest network of rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living communities in Western New York. With over 40 facilities and 5,000 employees, Elderwood is well known and highly regarded by the communities that each location serves.
• As an Elderwood employee, you'll have all the tools, training and resources you need to succeed.

Flexibility for your life, when you need it most.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Duties:

• Pass medications and give skilled treatments to assigned residents.
• 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 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 carrying out the appropriate aspects 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.
• Maintain documentation regarding the care plans of residents in the Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.
• Ensure that resident care standards are maintained in performance of duties, and that the rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment are respected.
• Participate in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up-to-date about the care and needs of residents.
• Provide assessment of needs and resident care planning information as necessary and requested by nurses and other health care disciplines.
• Participate in quality assurance programs upon request.
• Telephone physicians for orders or updates; conduct skin care assessments and diabetic nail care; update family members as needed; start pressure sore, treatment and routing sheets.
• Perform all job duties according to safety rules and practices required for this job position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, residents and visitors of this facility.
• Exhibit the highest level of customer service towards residents, staff and visitors.
• Perform other work tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Required to float to at-least 2 of our facilities of your choice

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications:

• Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current state license required.

• Training and LPN work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

• Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.

• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.

• Caring, respectful attitude towards residents 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.

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.