LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift
Hanover, Pennsylvania
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Posted Sep 15
Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Pennsylvania nursing median is $41/hrPennsylvania nursing postings that state pay run $24/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $49/hr, across 668 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current and valid LPN license in the state you will be providing care.
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- If you are currently a student in an LPN program, please see the Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) position.
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- Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability.
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- Ability to read, write, and understand English well.
- Also asks
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight-hour shift.
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- Also asks
- Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift.
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- Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications.
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- Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents.
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- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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- Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand.
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- Our Mission Statement
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- Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
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- What's in it for you?
What's around it?
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,137/mo
- Household income
- $61,293/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
- Homewood Living Plum Creek
- Shift: Night Shift
- Status: Part-Time
- Salary: 27.50 - 30.50 Hourly
Walk-In Wednesday Interviews Interested? Skip the wait - join us any Wednesday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM for a walk-in interview! Head to the Townhall building when you arrive. No appointment needed.
What Makes This Job Special? In this role, you'll 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, you'll 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. You'll 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.
A Day in the Life of an LPN
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.
Our
Requirements
Current and valid LPN license in the state you will be providing care. If you are currently a student in an LPN program, please see the Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) position. 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.
Our Mission Statement Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.
What's in it for you? As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:
- Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Retirement contributions
- Professional licensure reimbursement
Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.
Sourced from Homewood Living Ministries’ careers page.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
