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RN - Registered Nurse

Elderwood

Lake Placid, NYFull-time$39.6–50.63/hrPosted 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$39.6–50.63/hr
Location
Lake Placid, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Registered Nurse

Job overview

Elderwood seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and support their health and well-being. The RN plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates resident care while maintaining quality standards and regulatory compliance. The role includes supervising Nursing Assistants and coordinating care with the nursing team. Geriatric-setting training and work experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SupervisionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPhysical StaminaEnglish

Qualifications

Licensed Registered NurseGeriatric Setting ExperienceIntermediate English Proficiency

Benefits

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

Full job description

Salary

$39.60 / hr - $50.63 / hr

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN)

Pay Rate Range:$39.60 - $50.63 / hour — Earn more with experience!

Per Diem: $41.14-45.50/ hr

Status: Full-Time Opportunities Available

NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit available for eligible Full-Time and Part-Time employees

Ask us about Weekend Shift Differentials

Earn an additional 16% with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program

At Elderwood, we are committed to providing exceptional care and compassion to our residents. Our facility is designed to offer a supportive and collaborative environment where our healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Why Join Us at Elderwood?

  • Competitive Salary:We offer competitive pay rates commensurate with experience.

  • Comprehensive Benefits:Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement plans.

  • Work-Life Balance:Flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and night shifts.

  • Professional Growth:Opportunities for continuing education, certification programs, and career advancement.

  • Supportive Environment:Work with a dedicated team in a positive and respectful atmosphere.

Additional Elderwood Benefits for RNs:

  • NEW! Gas Allowance Stipend for qualifying commuters

  • Newly renovated building

  • EARN 16% more with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program (higher base pay)

  • Weekend and Weekday Shift Differentials

  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs

  • Employee Referral Bonus - UP TO $2,000

  • 401K with Employer Matching

  • PTO & Holiday Package

  • Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

RN - Registered Nurse Position Overview:

Registered Nurses (RN) assist in the ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing direct nursing care. This position is responsible for the direct nursing care of residents which encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.

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.

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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Posted Date (10/21/2026 7:26 PM)

Requisition ID2026-37118

of Openings2

Area of InterestNursing

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid

Position TypeRegular Full-Time

ShiftWeekend or Night Shift

Salary$39.60 / hr - $50.63 / hr

Reporting CategoryRN

How this job compares

Set against the 59,084 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$39.6–50.63/hr
  • New York median$40–54/hr2,199 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr24,922 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $45.12/hr, is 4% below the New York median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 3,419 open Registered Nurse jobs in New York and 59,084 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (28,891 postings).
Education
4,348 of the 59,084 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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