We are offering a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment). Do you want to work at a great place where you can really make a difference?" Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty. The Advanced Care Center of Butler is a comfortable and home-like 29-bed skilled nursing center that provides high quality short-term rehabilitation services and comprehensive nursing care to help individuals successfully return to home. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall planning, development, organization and progressive direction of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations as well within the philosophical framework of Lutheran SeniorLife and CQI principles. Ensures the highest degree of quality nursing care is administered to all residents with respect and continuous recognition of their rights. The Director of Nursing primary areas of overall responsibility include but not limited to: nursing administration, resident medical care, admissions, financial operations and reimbursement, nursing personnel, medical records, staff education and training, infection control. Responsible for ensuring high quality services for residents through well-developed standards of care, which include strict adherence to the State Nurse Practice Act. Measures health outcomes against developed standards and adjusts the delivery of care and services appropriately. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, which includes maintaining all appropriate records, files, mandated events, etc. Maintains nursing guidelines by writing, reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Ensures that resident care requirements are completed by ensuring adequate nursing staff coverage. Ensures high level of customer service. Monitors resident satisfaction and manages for quality including making routine rounds, monitoring and reporting; problem solving; teamwork, customer based planning; and establishing and maintaining a vision for the Advanced Care Center. Maintains a safe and clean living and working environment by ensuring effective coordination of the facility infection control program which includes developing and interpreting infection control policies and protocols; serve as the Centers Infection Preventionist; responsible for implementation and monitoring of the program. Works in conjunction with the Advance Care Center's Quality Assurance Committee to develop and implement and on-going quality assurance program. Responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of the Center's Wound Care and Antibiotic Stewardship program. Responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of the Center's Antibiotic Stewardship program. Provides oversight for the maintenance of resident records and ensuring proper documentation both in open and closed records. Prevents, identifies, investigates, and reports suspected or actual abuse, neglect, exploitation, and improper use of chemical or physical restraints, in accordance with agency standards. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Participates in the weekend manager rotation. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Current RN license required. Bachelor's degree related to Health Care Administration or Business Administration preferred. A minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory experience required. At least 3 years Long Term Care experience preferred. Graduate of accredited school on nursing. Possess a current RN License in Pennsylvania. Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required. Benefits Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to: based on employment status FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. ( No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage) Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?zsK8GLJxhVWemA2l1TcVaQu" width="0" height="0" />

The Director of Nursing oversees nursing services, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include nursing administration, infection control, staff education, and financial management. A current RN license and supervisory experience are required.

**Director of Nursing**

**Location:** Butler, Pennsylvania

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

**Job Description:**

- Responsible for the overall planning, development, organization, and progressive direction of the nursing services department
- Ensure the highest degree of quality nursing care is administered to all residents with respect and continuous recognition of their rights
- Oversee nursing administration, resident medical care, admissions, financial operations, and reimbursement
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining all appropriate records and files
- Maintain nursing guidelines by writing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures
- Ensure resident care requirements are completed by ensuring adequate nursing staff coverage
- Monitor resident satisfaction and manage quality including routine rounds and problem-solving
- Coordinate the facility infection control program and serve as the Infection Preventionist
- Develop and implement the Center's Wound Care and Antibiotic Stewardship program
- Provide oversight for the maintenance of resident records ensuring proper documentation
- Prevent, identify, investigate, and report suspected or actual abuse, neglect, exploitation, and improper use of chemical or physical restraints
- Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget and scheduling expenditures
- Participate in the weekend manager rotation

**Requirements:**

- Current RN license required
- Bachelor's degree related to Health Care Administration or Business Administration preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory experience required
- At least 3 years Long Term Care experience preferred
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel required

**Benefits:**

- FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
- Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees
- Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
- Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates
- Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
- Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
- Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, and programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
- Career Success - coaching, training, internships, and recognition program

Director of Nursing DON, Advanced Care Center

Rates starting at $18.90 per hour. We are offering a $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment). Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty. LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home. Performs basic duties to assist participants in maintaining an environment consistent with their needs. Assists participants in their mobility exercises to help them be more independent for their activities and maintain their current level of functioning. Provides care, across care settings (center or home) in a manner that ensures participant satisfaction and retention. Assists participant in such activities as walking, transfers, use of mobility devises, getting to and from restroom, toileting, providing incontinence care, feeding, showering, getting in and out of transportation vehicles, and socialization at the center. Knowledge and support of the mission and core values of the LIFE Program are important to successful performance, as are commitment to and demonstration of a spirit of teamwork. Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and policies, procedures and guidelines, for this position are: Takes part in participant's assessment and reassessment, including initial and periodic, and the participant's plan of care. Is knowledgeable about participant's overall need and views the participant in a holistic manner. Also attends required meetings and in-services. Provides or assists participants with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting, oral and denture care, hair and skin, shaving, nail trimming). Reports to RN Case Manager document changes in a participant's condition according to policy and procedures. Works with other staff members as required in implementing and carrying out services and activities and meeting the needs of individual participants. Assists with day center/multi-purpose room activities, and small group activities as assigned. Assists with dining area set-up and distribution of meals and mid-day snacks, as assigned. Participants in daily Interdisciplinary Team meetings including semi-annual assessment evaluations. Helps participants to move, turn, get in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair, and ambulate with or without assistive devices. Reports all pertinent observations of participants to appropriate medical staff or supervisor. Helps maintain order and cleanliness of the facilities and participant homes, and its equipment and linens. Observes and reports to immediate supervisor any changes in participant's physical or mental status. Escorts participants to specialist appointments, provides assistance and monitoring throughout appointments, and ensures safe return home or to LIFE Program center. On a rotating basis, serves as the leader Personal Care Attendant representative to the daily interdisciplinary communication meetings, sharing pertinent information to all other PCA's for the assigned day. Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate behaviors concerning infection control by proper handling of equipment, soiled clothing, bedpans, urinals and adequate hand washing. Works in a safe manner, following safety guidelines and standards. Attends safety in-services. Offer guidance or assistance to staff working in an unsafe manner. Collects specimens as indicated. Provides or assists participants with non-sterile hot and cold applications as required. Measures and calculates fluid and food intake and output as indicated. Provides or assists with required active/passive range of motion exercises and Restorative Care staff requests. Assists as indicated with home care. Monitors exits and main entrance. Remains flexible and calm in an extremely busy environment. Assists participants who may be confused or suffer from dementia. Maintains a positive and cheerful attitude despite constant disruptions and interruptions. Delivers medications and supplies as assigned. Provides medication reminders. Obtains and records blood sugars as directed. TRAINING: On an annual basis employee will have completed training including: the need of the participants in the center's targeted population body mechanics/transfer techniques, voluntary reporting requirements involving abuse, neglect and exploitation, positive approach methods to manage behavior, and two (2) sessions, (totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours), targeted at enhancing the quality of care given and the employees job performance. OPERATING PRINCIPLES Employees of Lutheran SeniorLife are expected to demonstrate the following through everyday performance of their job responsibilities: i.e. Operating Principles Acknowledge the value of the contribution of each individual, Demonstrate fairness and equity in all interactions, Live with integrity, and be honest at all times, Demonstrate excellence in service. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Current Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification; Must be listed on state nurse aide registry and without allegations. At least (1) year experience with the frail or elderly. Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license. Benefits Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to: based on employment status FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. ( No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage) Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?K3qPz0%2b78VIcQ%2b7YNlpEVAp" width="0" height="0" />

Assist participants in maintaining independence and mobility, perform personal care tasks, and ensure participant satisfaction across various care settings. Participate in assessments, report changes in conditions, and collaborate with staff. Attend interdisciplinary meetings, manage dining setup, and escort participants to appointments. Provide medication reminders, perform range of motion exercises, and maintain cleanliness. Annual training on participant needs and behavior management is required.

**Personal Care Attendant**

**Location:** Western Pennsylvania

Join Lutheran SeniorLife and become part of a community that offers a comprehensive array of health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania. We are offering a $6,000 sign-on bonus, paid throughout the first year of employment.

**Job Description:**

- Assist participants in maintaining an environment consistent with their needs.
- Help participants with mobility exercises to enhance independence.
- Provide care across various settings (center or home) ensuring participant satisfaction.
- Assist with daily activities such as walking, transfers, toileting, feeding, and socialization.
- Support the mission and core values of the LIFE Program.
- Participate in participant assessments and reassessments and contribute to the plan of care.
- Attend required meetings and in-services.
- Provide or assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, oral and denture care, etc.).
- Report changes in participant's condition to RN Case Manager.
- Collaborate with staff in implementing services and activities.
- Assist with dining area setup and meal distribution.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
- Assist with participant transportation and appointments.
- Maintain cleanliness of facilities and participant homes.
- Monitor participant exits and entrances.

**Requirements:**

- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification.
- At least one year of experience with the frail or elderly.
- Dependable transportation with a valid driver's license.

**Training and Development:**

- Complete annual training on participant needs, body mechanics, and behavior management.
- Participate in sessions aimed at enhancing care quality and job performance.

**Operating Principles:**

- Value each individual's contribution.
- Demonstrate fairness and equity.
- Live with integrity and honesty.
- Strive for excellence in service.

**Benefits:**

- Free benefit model for full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
- Competitive wages, hiring incentives, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
- Low-cost benefit model for eligible part-time employees.
- Additional benefits for employees and family members.
- Access to retirement savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Total wellness and WorkLife balance resources.
- Tuition reimbursement and mileage reimbursement programs.
- Career success coaching, training, internships, and recognition programs.

Lutheran SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.

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