Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse

Martinsburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary: In this role youll be at the heart of our residents well-being delivering care that goes above and beyond. Your days will be filled with opportunities to showcase your expertise from administering medications and treatments with precision to maintaining meticulous records of care provided. As a leader in our team youll play a pivotal role in ensuring top-notch care by delegating daily duties to nursing assistants and hospitality aides. Your guidance and support will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and compassionate environment for our residents. Youll actively participate in care planning using your knowledge and skills to evaluate the physical and psychological needs of our residents. Your empathetic and professional approach will make a world of difference in their lives. Essential Functions: Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Provides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents. Assigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides monitors and evaluates the delivery of care. Accurately transcribes and carries out all physicians orders and assists with physician visits. Participates in resident care planning. Evaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocol. Assists with admissions and discharges of residents. Assists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides. Assists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit. Assists with carrying out physician orders. Treats all information about residents their condition and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practices. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor. Qualifications: Current and valid LPN license in the state you will be providing care. Judgment capabilities initiative and dependability. Ability to read write and understand English well. Ability to stand walk stoop twist and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight-hour shift. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts transfers etc. several times throughout the shift. Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus is required during the shift while evaluating residents and supporting line staff and (at applicable facilities) responding to emergency needs of the Retirement Community. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.

Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Geriatric Long Term Care (LTC) LPN Skilled Nursing (SNF)

General Certifications: N/A