Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Assumes responsibility for total resident care on a designated unit for each shift worked by performing professional nursing duties and assuring the completion of nurse aide duties. Cooperates with all disciplines to assure high-quality resident care.

Job Description

• Maintain charge and direction of the floor in cooperation with the Director of Resident Services (DRS) to assure quality resident care is provided.
• Create nurse aide assignments if needed to meet the needs of the resident.
• Notify DRS when a resident's condition changes and when an issue arises with other staff members.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Keep the medicine cart locked at all times when out of view.
• Update resident support plans on a daily basis as needed.
• Appropriately assess residents and follow through according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist with resident activities of daily living (ADLs) as necessary.
• Assist with resident meals and fluid intake on a daily basis to assure proper nutrition is maintained.
• Accompany physicians on resident visits as needed to assure continuity of care.
• Transcribe physician orders per policy in a timely manner.
• Observe nursing care and visit residents throughout the shift to assure that nursing care is carried out as directed.
• Participate in receiving report from the off-going shift and giving report to the on-coming shift to assure continuity of care. Communicate necessary information to nurse aides.
• Monitor care provided by nurse aides.
• Complete resident incident/accident reports per policy in a timely manner.
• Collect samples, such as urine or sputum, from residents for testing, as needed.
• Communicate information as necessary with families, residents, staff, etc.
• Assure that appropriate and adequate supplies are available on the floor for all disciplines.
• Participate in staff meetings to provide and enhance communication between all disciplines on all shifts.
• Participate in problem resolution regarding employees and other floor issues.
• Participate in orientation and training of personnel.
• Assure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Accurately document all care provided to residents during the shift and before the end of the shift.
• Chart medications immediately after administered, per policy.
• Provide input to DRS concerning nurse aide performance.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, mandatory trainings/in-services, and continuing education programs.
• Always function within the limits of the Pennsylvania State Professional Standards Title 49 Chapter and in accordance with the scope of practice permitted with the licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing and must possess a current Practical Nurse license; in good standing, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A nurse who does not yet have a Pennsylvania license must have a temporary practice permit required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (LPN).
• Demonstrated management, communication, and observation skills with an interest in geriatrics.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Word required.

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time
• PRN

Pay

• $30.64 - $32.02 per hour

Expected Hours

• 24 - 36 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Geriatrics
• Wound Care

Physical Setting

• Long-term care

Supplemental Pay

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Experience

• Floor Nurse: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• LPN (Required)

Work Location

• In person