Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Renders immediate attention as needed to ensure resident comfort and safety.

• Participates in the development, revision and implementation of policies and procedures designed to insure comfort and safety of residents in collaboration with other healthcare personnel.

• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in settings where nursing takes place.

• Provides a clean, orderly and safe environment.

• Supervises and directs Nursing Assistants ensuring that assignments are completed and protocols followed.

• Provides patient care daily.

• Responsible for administering constructive criticism, verbal and written counseling and referrals for disciplinary action.

• Interacts with personnel of other departments involved in residents’ therapy.

• Interacts with physician. Provides information, assists with rounds, receives and processes orders as specified and within the scope of professional practice.

• Completes MDS and all necessary charting requirements and paperwork.

• Reviews and updates Resident Care Plans to reflect current resident condition and interventions.

• Participates in Resident Care Conferences.

• As requested, completes other forms and paperwork.

• Enters appropriate information in computer.

• Promptly reports any known or perceived incidents of resident abuse to appropriate authorities.

• Works in collaboration with other licensed personnel and team members to insure an organized and functional nursing unit.

• May be required to perform any additional work not specifically outlined above and congruent with the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.

*qualifications required:*

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current License as a Practical Nurse by the Department of State / Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Job Types: Full-time, PRN, Per diem Pay: From $33.25 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person