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SalaryNewCourtland Germantown Home is currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Who are we? Germantown Home provides seniors with compassion, respect, and an unparalleled level of care. We blend a commitment to innovation with a dedicated and talented staff to create a warm, welcoming environment designed to feel just like home.
Job Purpose:
The Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN provides direct care, administers treatments and medications, organizes and distributes daily assignments to direct care staff consistent with staff competency and each individual resident's comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Supervises direct care staff and makes decisions about resident care needs during shifts concerning scope of clinical competence, consistent with facility policies and procedures.
Summary of Duties:
Makes daily rounds on assigned unit at least at beginning and at end of shift to observe, examine or interview residents, to verify information from ongoing shift and monitor regulatory compliance.
Maintains resident nutrition by examining food trays for prescribed diet; feeding patients; recording food and fluid intake and output.
Helps resident with daily living by bathing, dressing, and assisting residents in walking and turning.
Keeps nursing supervisors informed by observing residents and reporting adverse reactions to medication or treatment.
Maintains equipment and supplies by keeping catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies available.
Performs routine laboratory tests by collecting samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum.
Prepares cadavers for mortuary by washing and dressing deceased persons.
Certificate/Licenses: Current, active license as Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Work Experience: One year experience providing direct care to residents in long term care setting
Skills/Qualifications:
Administering Medication, Pain Management, Nutrition, Informing Others, Hospital Environment, Bedside Manner, Nursing Skills, Listening, Multi-tasking, Medical Teamwork, Acute/Critical Care, Strong Communication Skills, PCC proficient
Our values define us, direct us and inspire everything we do. Ultimately we want everyone to feel supported, respected and protected as essential workers.
In accordance with our Workplace Vaccination Program, applicants must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or complete during the pre-hire process as a requirement of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.01 - $37.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Psychiatry
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Standard shift:
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
