LPN

Premierhealthcare; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will manage an assigned unit, ensuring high-quality care for residents while supervising nursing staff and collaborating with healthcare providers. You will be responsible for administering medications, updating care plans, and maintaining compliance with state regulations. This position offers a competitive salary, a $7,500 sign-on bonus for full-time applicants, and a comprehensive benefits package, including on-site daycare. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Full Benefits Package

On-site Daycare

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Licensed Nurse by the PA State Board.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and state regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and assign care responsibilities based on needs.
• Administer treatments and medications according to physician's orders.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Nursing Procedures

Knowledge of State Regulations

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Join to apply for the LPN role at Premier Healthcare, LLC.

$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME APPLICANTS!!
Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for compassionate and skilled LPN's to join our team! Full Benefit package available; including on-site daycare for first shift!

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the management of an assigned unit on a specific tour of duty.

Essential Requirements

1. Must currently be licensed as a Licensed Nurse by the PA State Board of Nurse Examiners.
2. Must be knowledgeable of nursing, medical practices and procedures.
3. Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal Regulations for Long Term Care.
4. Employment is contingent on completion of all pre-employment checks inclusive of a criminal background check and Medicaid Exclusion Screening, both indicating negative results.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Know and support the philosophy, goal and objectives of the Nursing Department.
2. Supervise Nursing Assistants and Staff Assistants.
3. Assign resident care responsibilities to nursing personnel based on residents' needs, available staff and unit needs.
4. Collaborate, communicate and cooperate as appropriate with other health care providers to ensure quality care, including transcribing physician's orders according to facility procedures.
5. Continually observe/monitor and evaluate quality, quantity and timeliness of nursing care.
6. Deliver treatment modalities according to physicians orders.
7. Implement and update care plans as appropriate.
8. Ensure documentation is appropriate and accurate at all times.
9. Assess need for modification of medical regimen and/or nursing care plan and ensure the clinical records are properly maintained.
10. Direct the delivery of care using sound judgment while applying the highest standards of care and within the nurse practice act.
11. Provides for and assesses the most complex resident needs to ensure appropriate care.
12. Teaches appropriate nursing techniques to residents, staff and/or family.
13. Administer medications and treatments according to physician’s orders and established policy and procedures.
14. Report falls, unusual occurrences and significant changes in resident's condition to the supervisor, physician, caseworker and responsible party according to facility policy and procedures.
15. Initiates and when appropriate completes investigations of resident grievances, incidents, elopements, falls, abuse allegations, and any other unusual incidents that require an investigation.
16. Document according to requirements of facility and maintain strict confidentiality.
17. Give appropriate report in a professional manner to the nurses on next shift according to requirements of facility.
18. Ensure established inventory standards and proper maintenance of equipment is complete.
19. Seek consultation as needed from supervisor.
20. Assist the Unit Manager in conducting team conferences to assist in planning nursing care, problem-solving techniques for unit problems and evaluating staff's involvement and attitude.
21. Attend continuing educational programs relating to responsibilities of the position and professional growth.
22. Act as role model for nursing assistants, licensed staff and other personnel.
23. Maintain and enforce department and facility procedures, fire prevention and safety standards.
24. Must be an active participant in the facility’s Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and Performance Improvement Project (PIP) and carry out roles and responsibilities as assigned. Must attend trainings for QAPI, follow policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts, and support QAPI initiatives and findings. Must also report potential or actual non-compliance issues to the facility’s QAPI committee.
25. Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
26. Responsible for evaluating work performance evaluations of nursing assistants and those in a direct subordinate role. Responsible for disciplinary action including suspension and termination of nursing assistants when appropriate.
27. Will possibly be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
28. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Physical And Mental Job Requirements

Must be proficient in reading and writing and understand the spoken and written word. Must be able to apply good sound nursing judgment while applying the Nurse Practice Act. Must have some computer skills. Must be able to hear with corrective or adaptive devices and see 20/20 with corrective eyewear. Must have simple computational skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend at knees and waist, push and pull, turn and lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care