Skip to content
Nursing MasteryCareer companion for nurses
All jobs

Registered Nurse

Elderwood

Lancaster, New York 14086

$40/hr

About $83k–$101k/yr a year

Start my application

About a minute · no account or résumé needed.

RNGeriatricsLong Term Care

Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

What this might mean for you

Elderwood is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $83k–$101k a year.

About this role

Salary: $40.00 - $48.32 / hour. Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking RNs to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include directing and monitoring personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants, assisting with direct care of residents, reporting unusual symptoms and changes of condition, following the Plan of Care for each resident, managing controlled substances including storage and distribution, documenting in care plans and records, and monitoring resident care standards. Full-Time, Part-Time, and per diem roles available. Shifts: Days 6AM-2PM, Evenings 2PM-10PM, Overnights 10PM-6AM.

Skills for this role

Patient progress trackingStaff supervisionReport writingCaregiving documentationMedication safety and administration complianceResident's rightsCare plan implementationMedication storageMedication distributionNursing care plan documentationClinical case management notesDirect resident care

Requirements

  • Current State RN License
  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with current State license
  • Training and work experience in a geriatric setting (preferred)
  • Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
  • Physical stamina for constant activity
  • English language proficiency at intermediate or more advanced level

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday package
  • Referral program
  • $5 shift differential for evenings
  • Competitive compensation programs and incentives

About the employer

Elderwood logo
Elderwood
Nursing Home

Elderwood is a senior care organization headquartered in the Western New York region, with a presence in Amherst, NY. The organization's mission is "People caring for people," and it operates with a stated vision of being the "partner of choice"…

2.8 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Shift differentials offered: evening weekdays +$2.00/hr, evening weekends +$3.00/hr, overnights +$1.00/hr
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
  • Flexible scheduling with day, evening, and night 8-hour shift options

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Trust in colleagues identified as an area for improvement by reviewers
  • Overall employee satisfaction flagged as needing improvement

Benefits: Elderwood offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with retirement plans. Additional benefits include shift differentials (evening weekday +$2.00/hr, evening weekend +$3.00/hr, overnight +$1.00/hr), flexible scheduling, continuing education and certification programs, career advancement opportunities, and an optional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits.

mission-drivencollaborativeaccountablerespect-orientedlearning-focusedteam-based

More roles

If this one fits

See all →
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or ask about this posting.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

We don’t ask for your name or email here.

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.