LPN FT 3rd Shift (Thornwald Home)

United Church of Christ Homes; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double-Time on Holidays

Highmark Health Insurance $60/month

Dental Insurance $2/month

Vision Insurance Options

Free Life Insurance

Health Expense Reimbursement Account $

Employer-Paid Retirement Plan

Job summary

United Church of Christ Homes is seeking an LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents and oversee daytime nursing staff, ensuring care aligns with federal, state, and local regulations. You will work under the Director of Nursing or RN Supervisor to maintain high-quality care at all times.

The role requires PA licensure, ability to document and communicate effectively, and teamwork with the nursing team. This on-site position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered LPN license in PA.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good physical stamina and ability to lift and move residents safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing care delivered by nursing assistants.
• Document Medicare services as assigned and complete charting.
• Assist with resident assessments and care/discharge planning.
• Coordinate with RN Supervisor to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

LPN license in Pennsylvania

Job description

The LPN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing care delivered to residents by nursing assistants which must be in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing or RN Supervisor to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.

Duties

The job functions of the LPN include:

• Directing the day-to-day functions of employees
• Participating in quality assessment and assurance programs
• Responding in a timely manner to communications from all sources
• Reporting problems, discrepancies, and concerns to supervisors
• Following and enforcing policies and protocols for resident care
• Complying with all code of conduct policies and personnel programs
• Communicating the mission, ethics, and goals of UCC Homes
• Documenting Medicare services as assigned
• Completing accidents and incident reports and related charting
• Completing electronic and manual documentation accurately
• Assisting with resident assessments and with developing and implementing resident care plans and discharge plans
• Making rounds to ensure completion of work assignments
• Receiving and transcribing doctor orders
• Ordering, preparing, and administering medications and treatments
• Ensuring controlled substance records are accurate, reporting and reconciling discrepancies
• Receiving and giving shift-to-shift reports
• Conveying necessary information to the nursing team
• Ensuring that Residents' Rights are protected
• Resolving resident concerns and complaints
• Reporting allegations of resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation
• Completing resident assessments
• Participating in the development and implementation of care plans and discharge plans
• Ensuring ongoing assessments of residents' overall conditions, observing for side effects, pain, emotional status, changes in condition, etc.; notifying physician as appropriate
• Writing preliminary resident care plan based on admissions assessment
• Assisting the RNAC with completion of MDS and supporting documentation
• Assisting as an LPN or CNA on the nursing schedule to ensure staffing requirements are met per regulations

Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must possess the ability/willingness to learn basic computer skills.
• Must be able to summarize and relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• 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 lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to carry such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Using a mechanical device, must regularly be able to push, pull, or move weight in excess of 100 pounds a distance of 300 feet.
• Must be able to relate to and work with persons who exhibit emotional instability, confusion, or at times, hostility.
• 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 be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

• Double-Time on Holidays!!!
• Highmark Health Insurance for $60/month!
• Dental Insurance for $2/month!
• Choice of two Vision Insurance Options!
• Free Life Insurance!
• $2500 Health Expense Reimbursement Account!
• Employer-Paid Retirement Plan!

EOE