RN - Registered Nurse

$39.60 - $58.73 / hour

Now Hiring: RN – Nursing Team Leader

Location: Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, NY — Home of the 1980 Winter Olympics!
Pay Rate Range: $39.60 - $58.73 / hour — Earn more with experience!
Status: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem

Ask us about our new weekend shift differentials!
NEW! Gas Allowance Benefit available for Full and Part-Time positions.
Eligible to EARN 16% more with our Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program!

Why Join Elderwood?

At Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid, we’re not just offering a job — we’re offering you a career with purpose. As a Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leader, you’ll be an essential part of a close-knit clinical team on our REHAB unit, helping provide advanced, person-centered care to residents and short-term rehab patients.

What We Offer:

• Gas Allowance Stipend (must meet eligibility requirements)

• Newly renovated building

• Pay in Lieu of Benefits Program (earn 16% more!)

• Increased Tuition Assistance for Clinical Tracks

• Weekend and Weekday Shift Differentials

• Full Benefits Package

• Employee Referral Program

RN - Team Leader Position Overview:

Registered Nurse (RN) Team Leaders are responsible for delivering direct nursing care while supervising Nursing Assistants in the implementation of person-centered care plans. You’ll help foster a safe, respectful environment while upholding the highest clinical standards.

 

 

Apply Today — and be part of a team that puts patient care first!
Make an impact where it matters most — at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid.

RN - Registered Nurse Team Leader Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to residents in accordance with the care plan.

• Supervise and guide Nursing Assistants during assigned shifts.

• Monitor and document resident health changes, reporting to Unit Manager or Charge Nurse as needed.

• Administer medications and ensure proper storage and handling of controlled substances.

• Ensure all documentation is completed timely and accurately, including Nursing Notes, Medication and Treatment Records.

• Promote resident rights and advocate for preferences in care.

• Support a positive, team-oriented environment that promotes the health and well-being of all residents.

RN - Registered Nurse - Skills/Competencies:

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

• Clinical judgment and problem-solving ability

• Proficiency in EMR and computer documentation

• Effective team leadership and delegation skills

• Compassionate, respectful approach to elder care

RN - Registered Nurse Team Leader Qualifications:

• Credentials as a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a current New York State license required

• Experience in a geriatric setting preferred

• Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with other staff required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

• Maturity, professionalism, and a caring attitude toward residents required

• Physical stamina for consistent activity required

• Ability to meet established clinical standards of excellence required

• Demonstrated willingness to uphold Elderwood’s Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual

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.