LPN - Gerontology Care Specialist | Flexible Shifts

Lutheran Senior Services; Topton (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and PTO sell-back

Employer retirement savings match

Education financial assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and coordinates care for residents in a Lutheran Senior Services community, supporting the interdisciplinary team to ensure treatments, medications, and assessments are performed within state scope of practice.

Qualifications include LPN licensure, CPR certification, and gerontological nursing experience preferred. The role involves lifting up to 30 lbs and requires a compassionate, compliant approach to resident care.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices nursing care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act; keeps a current active license.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to define individualized plans of care and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Passes medications and oversees medication ordering/administration; monitors IV fluids and treatments.
• May initiate IV therapy if IV-certified.
• Maintains observation/assessment/documentation including care plans and MDS as applicable.
• Utilizes EMR to capture full clinical documentation.
• Observes resident status to ensure quality care and coordinates with resident services.
• Maintains safe environment and promotes optimum safety.
• Oversees and directs certified staff and others to meet EverTrue standards of care.
• Reports and supports investigative protocols per regulations.

Skills

LPN licensure

CPR certified

Gerontological nursing

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides and coordinates care for residents in a Lutheran Senior Services community, supporting the interdisciplinary team to ensure treatments, medications, and assessments are performed within state scope of practice.

Qualifications include LPN licensure, CPR certification, and gerontological nursing experience preferred. The role involves lifting up to 30 lbs and requires a compassionate, compliant approach to resident care.