Town of Lancaster, New York, United States · On-site
SalaryUp to $165,000 / Year Overview Enhanced Compensation Package - Director of Nursing Salary Now Up to $165,000 Lead with purpose. Shape care. Build a nursing culture that lasts. Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking an a…
Skills: Clinical Leadership, Nursing Operations, Staffing Management, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement
Village of Lake Placid, New York, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$30/hr
Salary$29.23 / hr - $44 / hr Overview Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid | Lake Placid, NY Pay Rate: $29.23 / hr - $44/ hrNEW Gas Allowance Benefit Available for Full-Time Em…
Skills: Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Mobility Improvement, Resident Monitoring
City of Niagara Falls, New York, United States · On-site
SalaryUp to $23.62 / hr Overview Local Opportunity. Big Impact. Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Wheatfield New CNA Pay Rates: up to $23.62/hr with experience and applicable shift differentials! Max…
Skills: Personal Care, Patient Monitoring, Activities Of Daily Living (ADL), Geriatric Care, Verbal Communication
Town of Grand Island, New York, United States · On-site
Salaryup to $21.00 / hour Overview Help us care for our residents by providing a well-maintained and safe environment. Elderwood at Grand Island is seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant. Successful candidates will ha…
Skills: Carpentry, Plumbing, Grounds Maintenance, Snow Removal, Electrical Repair
City of Niagara Falls, New York, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Salary$16.10 - $18.31 / hour Overview Help us care for our residents by providing them with healthy, delicious meals. Elderwood at Wheatfield is hiring Dining Services Associates. Various shifts/schedules available. Dini…
Skills: Food Preparation, Meal Service, Kitchen Sanitation, Customer Service, Dietary Compliance
Village of Lake Placid, New York, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$33/hr
Salary$26.00 - $33.80 / Hourly Overview Join Our Team at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid! Position: Recruitment CoordinatorOnsite | 185 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946 About The Role: Recruitment Coordinator a…
Skills: Recruitment, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking Systems, HRIS, Employee Retention
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Salary$16.10 - $18.31 / hour Overview Elderwood Village at Bassett Park is seeking a part-time Housekeeping Aide. Available schedule is 11am-7pm including rotating weekends. Housekeeping team members assist with ensuring…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Disinfecting, Infection Control, Waste Disposal
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
SalaryUp to $18.31 / hour Overview Apply Here for morning Activity Leader Opportunities! Are you a compassionate and dedicated Activity Leader looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? Join our team at …
Skills: Recreation Programming, Senior Care, Activity Planning, Care Planning, Documentation
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
Salaryup to $38.00 / hour Overview Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN) Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Make a Meaningful Impact Through Nutrition & Resident Wellness Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and clinic…
Skills: Nutrition Assessment, Care Planning, Nutrition Counseling, Clinical Collaboration, Geriatric Nutrition
Town of Johnsburg, New York, United States · On-site
Salary$65.00 / hr Overview Position: PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)Location: Elderwood at North Creek – North Creek, NY 112 Ski Bowl Road North Creek, NY Home of Ski Resort - Gore Mountain! Join Our Team at Elderw…
Skills: Speech Therapy, Language Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Swallowing Therapy, Clinical Documentation
Town of Johnsburg, New York, United States · On-site
$39/hr–$48/hr
Salary$39.60 / hr - $50.63 / hr Overview Registered Nurse (RN): Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem Opportunities Elderwood at North Creek At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Colla…
Skills: Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Medication Administration, Care Planning, Supervision
Ticonderoga, New York, United States · On-site
$44/hr–$66/hr
Salary$44.01 / hr - $66.02 / hr Overview Occupational Therapist (OT), Full-Time Stable Schedule. Meaningful Care. Adirondack Lifestyle. Elderwood at Ticonderoga | Ticonderoga, NY Build a Career - Not Just Your Next Assig…
Skills: Occupational Therapy Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education
Town of Johnsburg, New York, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$18/hr
Salary $28.50 / hr - $30.50 / hr Overview Join Our Caring Team as a LPN at Elderwood at North Creek! We are offering Shift Differentials (up to an additional $3.00/hr), Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits, Gas Stipends and more! Are…
Skills: Food Preparation, Meal Service, Kitchen Sanitation, Customer Service, Dietary Guideline Adherence
Town of Johnsburg, New York, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$30/hr
Salary$44.01 / hr - $66.02 / hr Overview Physical Therapist (PT) Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Location: Elderwood at North Creek 112 Ski Bowl Road North Creek, NY Home of Ski Resort - Gore Mountain! Compens…
Skills: Medication Administration, Patient Care Planning, Nursing Supervision, Clinical Documentation, Problem-solving
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
SalaryPay: up to $18.31 / hour Overview Help us care for our residents by serving them healthy, delicious meals. Elderwood Village at St. Gregory Court is seeking part-time Servers. Servers provide restaurant quality ser…
Skills: Customer Service, Verbal Communication, Hospitality, Table Service, Cleanliness
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
Salaryup to $18.31 / hour Overview Elderwood Village at St. Gregory Court is seeking part-time housekeeping aides. The schedule is evenings and every other weekend. Housekeeping team members assist with ensuring the heal…
Skills: Housekeeping, Cleaning, Disinfection, Infection Control, Waste Disposal
Town of Johnsburg, New York, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$30/hr
Salary$29.23 / hr - $44.00 / hr Overview Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Location: Elderwood at North Creek 112 Ski Bowl Road North Creek, NY Home of Ski Resort - Gore Mounta…
Skills: Medication Administration, Patient Care Planning, Nursing Supervision, Clinical Documentation, Problem-solving
Waverly, New York, United States · On-site
$74k–$103k/yr
Salary$74,100 / year - $103,350 / year Overview 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 …
Skills: Clinical Education, Staff Orientation, EMR Proficiency, BLS Certification, IV Certification
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$35/hr
Salary$27.00 - $35.54 / hour Overview Rates increase depending on years of certification - let's find out how much your experience is worth! Also, ask us how to earn an additional premium rate when opting out of certain …
Skills: Medication Administration, Patient Monitoring, Geriatric Nursing, Staff Supervision, Clinical Documentation
Buffalo, New York, United States · On-site
SalaryUp to $30.00 / hr Overview APPLY HERE FOR FULL TIME SOCIAL WORKER OPPORTUNITY WITH ELDERWOOD AT WILLIAMSVILLE! NEW Pay Rates: Going Up to $30 / Hourly - apply now to see how much your experience is worth! Social Wo…
Skills: Social Work, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Counseling, Patient Care
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Lead the clinical vision and nursing operations for a skilled nursing community, overseeing staffing, quality outcomes, and regulatory readiness. Manage and mentor the nursing leadership team while collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure exceptional resident care.
Requires an active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license and at least 2 years of supervisory nursing leadership experience. A bachelor's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is preferred, along with experience in geriatric or long-term care.
Enhanced Compensation Package - Director of Nursing Salary Now Up to $165,000
Lead with purpose. Shape care. Build a nursing culture that lasts.
Elderwood at Lancaster is seeking an accomplished, people-centered Director of Nursing (RN) to lead clinical excellence in one of our most dynamic and high-impact skilled nursing communities. This is a pivotal leadership role for a nurse executive who believes that strong systems, empowered teams, and high standards are the foundation of exceptional resident care.
Located in the suburbs of Buffalo NY, Elderwood at Lancaster serves residents with complex medical and sub-acute needs, offering a DON the opportunity to practice at the top of their license while shaping the full nursing operation - strategy, staffing, quality, and culture.
As Director of Nursing, you are not just overseeing care - you are defining it. You will:
Set the clinical vision and expectations for the entire Nursing Services Department
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing nursing leadership team
Drive quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement
Partner closely with the Administrator, Medical Director, Pharmacy, and interdisciplinary leaders
Be the clinical voice and decision-maker residents, families, and staff trust
You are a confident, steady, and respected nurse leader who:
Builds trust and accountability through clear communication
Leads with presence, fairness, and follow-through
Creates an environment where staff feel proud of their work
Solves problems thoughtfully and diplomatically
Balances compassion with operational discipline
High-acuity clinical environment that keeps your skills sharp
Engaged leadership partnership and organizational support
Opportunity to make visible, lasting impact
A community-based setting with strong local roots
Part of Elderwood’s mission: People Caring for People
If you’re looking for a DON role where your leadership is felt, respected, and essential, we’d welcome the conversation.
Apply today and help shape the future of care at Elderwood at Lancaster.
(RN - Director of Nursing): What You’ll Lead & Own
Nursing Operations & Staffing: Oversight of nurse staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and development across all shifts
Clinical Quality & Outcomes: Assessment, planning, documentation, and delivery of high-quality nursing care
Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaboration with physicians, pharmacy partners, consultants, and ancillary services
Leadership Development: Direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of nursing leadership and staff
Education & Training: Design and execution of orientation, in-service training, and ongoing clinical education
Regulatory Excellence: Participation and leadership in Quality Management and continuous improvement initiatives
Workforce Pipeline Development: May serve as Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant Training Program
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (NY required)
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred
Minimum 2+ years of supervisory nursing leadership experience (DON or ADON level strongly preferred)
Geriatric or long-term care experience highly valued
Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and improve outcomes
Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value. Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services. At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.
Offices: 500 Seneca St, Buffalo, New York, US · 151 Bennett Rd, Cheektowaga, New York, US · 100 Crestwood Court, Wheatfield, New York 14304, US · 229 Bennett Rd, Cheektowaga, New York, US · 76 Buffalo St, Hamburg, New York 14075, US
Elderwood is a leading provider of care for seniors in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Offering a wide range of services across a continuum of high-quality facilities, Elderwood is consistently recognized for quality and value. Service lines include independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with specialty services such as subacute rehab, memory care, orthopedic and cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac telemetry, wound therapy, ventilator care and oncology care. Elderwood’s affiliates provide additional services including home care, pharmacy and prescription delivery, medical transportation, and managed long-term care services. At Elderwood, we’re not just a location providing a service—we’re people caring for people. That’s why in everything we do, we put the wellbeing of our residents and their families first. Through our comprehensive services, professional staff, and person-centered approach, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care in order to maintain our residents’ health and wellness.
Offices: 500 Seneca St, Buffalo, New York, US · 151 Bennett Rd, Cheektowaga, New York, US · 100 Crestwood Court, Wheatfield, New York 14304, US · 229 Bennett Rd, Cheektowaga, New York, US · 76 Buffalo St, Hamburg, New York 14075, US
