Charge Nurse, LPN, PRN

NewCourtland; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCourtland in Philadelphia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to supervise and coordinate nursing care for residents. The role requires administering medications, monitoring CNAs, and participating in care planning. Candidates should be graduates from an accredited nursing school and possess a current LPN license in Pennsylvania, along with at least 1 year of experience in long-term care. The position emphasizes strong assessment and communication skills as well as a resident-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the nursing care for residents during your assigned shift.
• Assign duties to CNAs and monitor their performance.
• Administer medications and provide direct resident care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and assessments.
• Communicate changes in residents’ conditions to the care team.
• Ensure compliance with care standards and documentation requirements.
• Participate in survey readiness and training programs.
• Act as a mentor to staff.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Pennsylvania

Job description

• Supervise and coordinate the nursing care for residents during your assigned shift.
• Assign duties to CNAs and monitor their performance.
• Administer medications, treatments, and provide direct resident care in accordance with physician orders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, assessments, and evaluations.
• Communicate changes in residents’ conditions to the care team, families, and physicians.
• Ensure compliance with care standards, safety protocols, and documentation requirements.
• Participate in survey readiness, training programs, and policy implementation.
• Act as a mentor to staff, providing feedback and on-the-floor coaching when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead others while maintaining a resident-centered approach.

COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment at NewCourtland. If not yet vaccinated, you will be required to do so prior to hire unless an approved exemption is granted.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.