LPN, Meade Street Skilled Nursing (FT, Days)

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to administer prescribed treatments, coordinate care, and monitor standards on the assigned unit.

The nurse must provide age-appropriate care for adults to geriatrics, participate in planning and evaluating nursing care, and work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing with a team-leader role for aides.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred.
• Current LPN license in PA or eligible for licensure; CPR certification required or must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Administers medically prescribed treatment and coordinates nursing care.
• Monitors the performance of acceptable nursing standards on the assigned unit.
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care per Nursing Department policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Management skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers medically prescribed treatment, coordinates nursing care, and monitors the performance of acceptable standards of nursing care on his/her assigned nursing unit.

Brief Description

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers medically prescribed treatment, coordinates nursing care, and monitors the performance of acceptable standards of nursing care on his/her assigned nursing unit.

The Licensed Practical Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on his/her unit – adult through geriatric.

The Licensed Practical Nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.

Type of supervision exercised: Team Leader. Jobs reporting to this position: Nurse Aides.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check

and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).

Possession of a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required OR eligible for such licensure.

CPR Certification required or must be obtained and must be maintained.

Must maintain the standards of nursing care and implement the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Allied Services.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, residents and visitors.

Good Management Skills Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Heavy Work: duties require exerting 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 33-66% of the time), and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-25 lbs. of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Position requires ability to transport self throughout facility.

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.

Exposure to needle sticks possible.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in resident living areas.