Graduate Practical Nurse GPN

Lutheran SeniorLife; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife is looking for a Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) to join their team in Zelienople, PA. This full-time role focuses on providing quality patient care in a supportive environment, requiring recent graduates with a temporary nursing permit. The organization values compassionate and person-centered care, offering a positive work culture and numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing; must possess a current Temp Practice Permit.
• Must pass nursing boards within 1 year of receipt of the temporary practice permit.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for resident/patient care under the supervision of an RN.
• Performs professional nursing duties and ensures completion of nurse aide duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Cooperation

Education

Current Temp Practice Permit

Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Overview

Graduate Practical Nurse GPN

Zelienople, PA - Full time - Shift Varies

Graduate Practice Nurse rates starting $23.50 per hour.

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 Graduate Practical Nurse, under the supervision of the licensed Registered Nurse, the GPN assumes responsibility of resident/patient care on a designated unit for each shift worked by performing professional nursing duties and assuring the completion of nurse aide duties. Cooperates with all disciplines to assure high quality resident/patient centered care.

Qualifications

Graduate Practical Nurse GPN qualifications include:

• Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing and must possess a current Temp Practice Permit; in good standing, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must successfully pass the nursing boards within 1 year of receipt of the temporary practice permit (unless extended by state) to obtain an LPN position and remain in their current clinical capacity.

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 and Mileage Reimbursement may be available for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.