LPN

Viva Senior Living; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Clinical department and coordinate resident care under the Resident Care Director/Wellness Director. The role requires a valid LPN license in good standing, a high school diploma or GED, strong English communication, and a compassionate approach to residents.

You will collaborate with nurses and direct care staff, administer medications, document care, and uphold all policies to ensure safe, respectful

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid LPN license in good standing according to state laws.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment and maintain compassion and dignity for residents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day resident care per service plan and supervise staff.
• Administer and document medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Contribute to care planning with charge nurse and team.
• Ensure adherence to facility policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

Skills

LPN license

English proficiency

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director /Wellness Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The essential functions of the job for the Licensed Practical Nurse requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:

Must possess a valid LPN license, in good standing in accordance with laws of this state, from an approved State School of Nursing.

Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.

Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED

Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.

In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loved ones.

Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Coordinate the day-to-day care of residents in accordance with the service plan. This includes ensuring sufficient staffing, coordinating staff schedules, and supervising RMAs and direct care staff.

Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the residents’ needs and preferences.

Complete any state required assessment and service plan training

Coordinate services with hospice and home health to ensure they are providing services as ordered by the primary care providers and outlined in the service plan. This includes reviewing outside provider communication and participating in wound monitoring/management per Viva Senior Living policies.

Coordinate services with durable medical equipment companies to ensure residents receive medical equipment needed as directed/ordered by their medical provider.

Coordinate medication management with pharmacies, including managing medication orders, ensuring availability of medications, medication destruction, medication cart management, and routine auditing of medication services.

Administer and document medication and treatments per the physician’s order and accurately record all care provided to the residents.

Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the responsible party, primary care provider/physician, and Resident Care Director.

Reviews End of Shift Reports and Med Tech to Med Tech logs and responds accordingly.

Respond to resident emergencies to ensure appropriate response and follow through.

Document incident reports as needed in accordance with Viva Senior Living policies.

Conducting community audits and training as needed to ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies.

May participate in routine activities of resident’s care activities, including daily living and basic nursing procedures.

Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.

Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, and peers ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.

As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.

Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.

Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation

Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.

Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.

Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.

Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.

Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.

Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.

Must adhere to scheduled shifts assigned by ExecutiveDirector or Supervisorand arrivetoyourwork stationat the scheduled time.

Perform Other Related Duties Asrequiredper State Regular

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B and AIDS Viruses and TB, and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B vaccination. I also understand I may not release/disclose protected health or facility information without proper authorization.

I hereby acknowledge receipt of Viva Senior Living’s Job Description. I understand that it is my continuing responsibility to read and know its contents. I also understand and agree that the Job Description is not an employment contract for any specific period of employment or for continuing or long‑term employment. Therefore, I acknowledge and understand that unless I have a written employment agreement with Viva Senior Living that provides otherwise, I have the right to resign from my employment with Viva Senior Living at any time with or without notice and with or without cause, and that Viva Senior Living has the right to terminate my employment at any time with or without notice and with or without cause.

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at‑will employee.

Employee Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________________

Supervisor Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________________