Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

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Job description

Rates starting at $24.50 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.

Passavant Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community where residents can receive as little or as much care as they need.

Become part of a team that values, respects, and appreciates compassionate, person-centered care. Pursue a deeply rewarding career in a beautiful community with a great work culture and daily opportunities to build relationships. Find joy knowing you can thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of older adults.

The LPN - Household Nurse is responsible for the overall care of the residents within the household and all associated and clinical activities, and assists in the supervision and counseling of Nurse Aides, Resident Coordinators, or Resident Assistants. Always functions within the limits of the Pennsylvania State Professional Standards Title 49 Chapter.

Gathers medical data for the RN-Household Nurse, Elder Care Coordinator, or Healthcare Manager, for the assessment of the resident's medical conditions and acts as instructed on the assessment as needed, as well as utilizing and interpreting results of laboratory and diagnostic studies to assess the condition of the resident.
Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician, as per Policies and Procedures and per Standard of Practice Guidelines. Continually follows medical regime as ordered by the physician.
Continually monitors effects and/or results of the resident's medications and/or treatments. Always adheres to policies regarding narcotic count and narcotic discrepancies.
Performs required daily documentation of the nursing process. Ensures that documentation is clear, accurate and complete per written policy. Appropriately documents in the medical record (as per charting guidelines) the results of treatments, procedures, resident teaching and other resident care activities.
Maintains all applicable logs, paperwork, files, etc.
Documents resident care information on appropriate forms as per Policy, in order to provide supporting documentation for the MDS process in nursing or RASP in Personal Care.
Documents on the MDS in the required nursing sections to provide for resident care planning.
Accurately follows policy for the completion of the transcription of the Physicians orders. Performs monthly MAR checks to verify accuracy. Verifies 24-hour check of physician orders when assigned.
Contributes to the resident's care plan by attending care plan conferences as required and providing input to ensure resident goals are achieved.
Administers residents' quality care in a considerate respectful manner.
Consistently enforces Nursing or Personal Care policies and procedures.
Partners closely with RN-Household Nurse, Elder Care Coordinator, or Healthcare Manager, in regard to supervision of Nurse Aides, Resident Coordinators, or Resident Assistants, such as evaluations, progressive disciplines, etc.
Participates in in-service education.
Assists with control of material resources and equipment in the household, reports equipment malfunction to maintenance and the RN-Household Nurse, Elder Care Coordinator or Healthcare Manager.
Contributes to the life of the household examples include but are not limited to; housekeeping, and light-cleaning.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and possesses a current license, in good standing, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A graduate nurse who has not yet obtained board results or a Nurse who does not yet have a Pennsylvania license must have a temporary practice permit required by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

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

Flexible Schedule - FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. Available to specific positons.

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

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