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SalaryHoly Family Home (Little Sisters of the Poor) is a Long Term Care facility that is dedicated to caring for the elders. Holy Family Home provides our residents with high quality and caring services. Holy Family Home is responsible for the care, comfort and safety of our residents in all activities of daily living. Holy Family Home is dedicated to treating our patients and each other as family as well as ensuring we provide a comfortable and friendly place to work.
Holy Family Home is looking for an up-to-date vaccinated amazing full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our family team to work our 3:00pm to 11:00pm shift.
POSITION REQUIRES YOU TO BE VACCINATED.
Responsible for the provision and the supervision of medical and personal care services in assigned area, to attain or maintain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. These services are consistent with the Home's standards and philosophy and are in compliance with all regulations, codes, policies and procedures that govern the facility.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, licensed to practice in Pa as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Must have one-year experience as a nurse, preferably in the area of geriatrics, rehabilitation or psychiatric nursing.
- Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English.
- Must be able to perform related duties/tasks with a minimum of supervision or direction.
- Must have a basic knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines governing long term care.
- Must possess the ability to perform the *essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Daily observation of assigned Residents with ability to recognize and report change in status/condition.
- Timely reporting of changes in Residents status or condition to Director of Nursing or her designee.
- Notification of physician and or responsible party regarding Resident status as indicated or directed by Director of Nursing or her designee.
- Assist Resident with issues related to psychosocial needs, i.e. aging and health changes/illness, loss and grief.
- Administration of prescribed medications/treatment with accurate and timely documentation, being in compliance with policies/procedures
- Able to assist residents with issues related to psychosocial needs
- Able to administer prescribed medications/treatments with accurate and timely documentation, being in compliance with policies/procedures
- Able to walk and stand constantly, frequently climb stairs, squat, kneel, twist, sit, bend and reach overhead.
- Able to lift and move objects weighing 50lbs
- Able to perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Director
MISCELLANEOUS
- Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all Home information.
- Work effectively and cooperatively as a team member within Department and with all departments or other disciplines.
- Observe dress and conduct codes, including wearing identification badge.
- Meet attendance standards as established and provide proper notice of absence.
- Complete duties in prescribed time.
- Attend in-services and department meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WORK SETTING/ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily indoors but at times may attend appointments outside the facility or may participate in outdoor activities of the Home. Work environment is well lighted, clean and suitable to tasks performed by the employee within temperature control standards that govern a skilled care facility.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Physical setting:
- Long term care
Standard shift:
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- English: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person
