Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Personal Care- 3/12s

Messiah Lifeways; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mechanicsburg is seeking a dedicated LPN to provide supportive care to residents. The role involves clinical leadership, assisting with medications, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have compassion, discretion, and experience in gerontology. Join a team committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Three years nursing experience, with one year in gerontology preferred.
• CPR certified unless contraindicated.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive care for residents under nursing direction.
• Assist residents with medications and document on EHR.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Compassion

Discretion

Education

LPN/RN Graduate

Tools

Google Suite Applications

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Messiah Lifeways - Mechanicsburg, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: LPN License

Salary Range: $27.00 - $35.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Night

Job Category: Nurse

Description

Schedule:

3- 12/hr shifts- 7p-7a

Job Summary:

Provide supportive care for residents under the direction of the Enhanced Living Director of Nursing and clinical manager; provides clinical leadership to the Neighborhood Care Teams.

Job Standards:

• Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct

• Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights

• Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department

• Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others

• Frequent contact with team members, residents, families, and representatives of departments

• Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength

• Must be free of communicable diseases

• Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways

• Follow team standards of Neighborhood

• Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control

• Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work

• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned

• Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Help orient new residents to the Enhanced Living neighborhood

• Provide supervision and care to residents to maximize their capabilities and independence

• Assist Enhanced Living residents with medications per physician's orders; following DHS guidelines and policies/procedures related to medication

• Document all medications administered to residents on their EHR

• Make reasonable measures to ensure that residents take their medications

• Document refusal of medications on the EHR

• Notify resident's Primary Care Physician of medication refusal as indicated by physician

• Assist the Enhanced Living Health Information Assistant (HIA) to ensure that residents are notified when yearly physical examinations are due

• Assist the HIA in coordinating transportation for residents as needed

• Observe residents in daily activities and keeps Enhanced Living Director of Nursing informed of unusual problems

• Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members

• Provide clinical leadership to Neighborhood Care Teams as needed and keeps team members informed of issues that require attention

• Reorder medications for residents as necessary

• Coordinate tray services for residents who are unable to have meals in the dining room

• Familiar with the resident handbook and Village policies and procedures

• Maintain good public relations for the organization

• Attend RASP Meetings when appropriate and/or provide feedback for RASP updates

• Maintain resident charts

• Work to enhance quality of life and independence for all Enhanced Living residents

• Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and team members

• Follow proper procedures and promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment

• Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other team members

• Willingness to work under direction and supervision

• Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways

• Willingness to assist with covering parts of shifts and/or different shifts as necessary during staffing concerns as part of the team

• Familiar with the guidelines established by DHS Personal Care Home Regulations, especially as it relates to Medical/Medication issues and works within those guidelines

• Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Enhanced Living Director of Nursing

• Administers insulin, and performs blood glucose monitoring according to P and P of Messiah

• Ability to perform a straight catheter procedure, and foley catheter insertion/removal under sterile technique . The ability to flush a foley catheter for blockage.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Make clinical decisions based on departmental policies and procedures

• Responsible for quality and quantity of work, methods, and personnel

• Discretion, tact, patience, and compassion are required to perform effectively

• Competent with Google Suite Applications and Electronic Health Records

Education/Experience:

• LPN/RN Graduate from an approved school

• Three (3) years nursing experience with a minimum of one (1) year in gerontology preferred

• CPR certified unless contraindicated for health reasons