Licensed Practical Nurse Personal Care

The Addison of McCullough Place; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

The Addison of McCullough Place in Johnstown, PA is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide resident care in accordance with Federal & State regulations and company guidelines. You will administer medications, support admissions, and participate in care and service planning, with emphasis on safety and quality of life.

Responsibilities include timely communication with physicians and families, documentation, and coordinating care with the health team.

Qualifications

• Must have a Licensed Practical Nurse’s License current in the state in which they are practicing.
• CPR Certification.
• Training from an accredited licensed or vocational nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications in compliance with Federal & State regulations and guidelines.
• May be responsible for admissions assessments and documentation.
• Develop acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
• Notify physicians/families of health changes and document appropriately.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and coordinate with the health care team.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for medication administration for the residents in compliance with Federal & State regulations and Senior Lifestyle Corporation guidelines.
• May be responsible for the admissions of new residents to include all admission assessments and documentation.
• Responsible for completing acute and long-term care plans or service plans.
• May be responsible for clinical system tracking (i.e. wounds or infection control) under the direction of the director.
• Provide general consultation regarding health-related concerns within the community.
• Notify physicians and/or family members of any change in resident’s health and provides proper documentation.
• Respond quickly to all emergencies.
• Maintain close communication with all departments and staff members.
• Provide educational meetings for residents and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and prospective residents’ information.
• May be responsible for discharges, assessments, and clinical documentation as needed.
• Hourly Pay Range: $20-$23.00.

Qualifications

Level of Formal Education: Training from an accredited licenses or vocational nursing program

Area of Study: General nursing

Years of Experience: 1+ years

Type of Experience: Senior care or related field

Special Certifications: Must have a Licensed Practical Nurse’s License current in the state in which they are practicing. Also, needs to be CPR Certified

Language Skills: Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

Technical Competencies: Basic computer skills

Skills and Ability:

• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.

Personal Attributes: high tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations in a calm and professional manner

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Disability Accommodation

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