LPN- Full Time

WHITEHALLBOROUGH in; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Free scrubs

Same day pay

Wellness programs

Gym discounts

Job summary

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility in Pittsburgh seeking a Full Time LPN to provide direct nursing care under DON/ADON supervision. The role includes overseeing CNAs, participating in quality assurance, and handling admissions, transfers, discharges, and shift handoffs.

The successful candidate will hold PA LPN licensure, maintain continuing education, have CPR certification, and be able to meet health requirements.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a nurse in PA and in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
• Active CPR Certification (BLS preferred) and continuing education.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents under supervision of DON and ADON.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs.
• Participate in development and maintenance of the facility's QA program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Receive and document nursing reports at shift changes.

Skills

LPN license PA

CPR Certification

Patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

LPN- Full Time (Healthcare)

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility located at 505 Weyman Rd., Pittsburgh. Our positive reputation in the community is a testament to our incredible staff members.

What we offer

• Hourly Compensation Range $29.00-$36.00
  • 30 hours +
  • Facility shifts times:6a-2p (1st) 2p-10p (2nd) ,10p-6a (3rd)
  • (*Open shifts are Subject to current availability upon hire)
  • Veras Scheduling App
  • Full time employees:
  • 8 hours of PTO for your birthday
  • Medical Insurance Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
  • Delta Dental
  • VSP Vision
  • 401k through EMPOWER 2% company matching
  • Accumulative PTO after 90-day introductory period
  • Education tuition reimbursement program after 1 year of full-time Employment
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Free FIGS scrubs
  • Same day pay through PayActiv* Gym, activity, & weight loss program discounts available
  • Hinge health
  • PT/PRN opportunities within PACS Facility network

Successful candidates will have the following

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a nurse in PA and will remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
• Ability to maintain all required continuing education
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Clear Cisive Background Check- last 7 years reviewed
• Active CPR Certification (BLS PREFERRED with Skills)
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a physical examination and 2-step PPD or equivalent.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear
• 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.
• Experience with Point Click Care is preferred
• Compassion for a vulnerable population and willingness to advocate for patients
• Understanding of Patient Rights
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

More about us

As a member of the PACS network, you'll be part of America's fastest-growing network of post-acute care facilities. We pride ourselves on redefining healthcare through love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fun.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Your day to day

You’ll provide direct nursing care to our residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs. You’ll work under supervision of our DON and ADON to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and local standards.

• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures. Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
• Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Charting and Documentation Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Ensure that your nurses' notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans. Ensure that the CNAs refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.
• Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, government agencies as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required. Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Inform family members of the death of the resident. Call funeral homes