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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Part-time

Elderwood

Wheatfield, NYPart-time$27–35.54/hrTracked 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–35.54/hr
Location
Wheatfield, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Job overview

Elderwood at Wheatfield is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for part‑time positions, offering flexible scheduling, shift differentials, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance, and career advancement opportunities while providing compassionate resident care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Exceptional Customer ServiceProblem SolvingDecision MakingComputer SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPhysical Stamina

Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseLPN Training and Work Experience in Geriatric SettingAbility to Supervise PersonnelAbility to Communicate Verbally and in WritingCaring Respectful Attitude Towards ResidentsPhysical Stamina for Constant ActivityAbility to Perform Tasks to Established Standards of ExcellenceEnglish Language Proficiency Intermediate or Advanced

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Salary

$27.00 - $35.54 / hour

Overview

LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse | Part-Time

Elderwood at Wheatfield | Wheatfield, NY

Shift Differentials up to +$2.25/Hour | Two Scheduling Options

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

Elderwood at Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield 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:

  • Part-Time LPN:Consistent reduced schedule with benefits eligibility

  • Day Shift: 6am-2pm

  • Evening Shift: 2pm–6am

(Every other weekend requirement)

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

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.

Why Join Elderwood at Wheatfield?

  • 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 part-time LPN opportunities that best fits your goals at Elderwood at Wheatfield.

Elderwood at Wheatfield

2600 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Wheatfield, NY 14304

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

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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Posted Date (8/11/2026 9:22 PM)

Requisition ID2026-36024

of Openings3

Area of InterestNursing

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood at Wheatfield

Position TypeRegular Part-Time

ShiftPart-Time positions available 6:00am-2:00pm & 10:00pm-6:00am

Salary$27.00 - $35.54 / hour

Reporting CategoryLPN

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