LPN Mercer Hill at Doylestown

LCB Senior Living; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LCB Senior Living is seeking a Wellness Nurse (RN/LPN) at Mercer Hill in Doylestown, PA. The role supports the Resident Care Director, supervising care staff and monitoring residents’ health needs.

Strong communication with families and physicians is essential, as is adherence to state requirements. The Wellness Nurse administers medications, assists with care plans, and helps ensure smooth daily operations, staffing, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing practice and resident care standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in geriatric settings preferred.
• Current RN or LPN license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise resident care associates and assist the Resident Care Director.
• Monitor residents' health needs and coordinate with physicians and families.
• Administer topical and oral medications and injections as allowed by regulation.
• Ensure staffing coverage and maintain incident/accident reports.
• Participate in community marketing and enhance occupancy.

Skills

Communication

Nursing skills

Team supervision

Infection control

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Nursing program graduate

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mercer Hill at Doylestown - Doylestown, PA 18901 Salary Range: $31.00 - $37.00 Hourly If you have been looking for a careerthat loves you back... This is the one! LCB Senior Living is hiring LPNs at Mercer Hill at Doylestown. Full Time and Part Time Availability! $31.00 - $37.00 per hour based on years of experience!

What We Offer:

• Full-Time Associates: Great benefits starting from Day One!
  • Health
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
• Part-Time Associates (24- 29 hours):
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with senior

SUMMARY:

Active member of the Resident Care Team and assists the Resident Care Director with the management of the community. The management scope includes direct supervision of Resident Care Associates as well as monitoring emerging health needs of residents, covering for resident care staffing as needed and assisting the Resident Care Director with on-call duties. The Wellness Nurse will follow up on family issues as directed by Resident Care Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
• 2. You are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
• 3. Assist with the evaluation of resident needs and the development and revision of service plans as per state regulatory requirements.
• 4. Demonstrate an understanding of pathophysiological and psychosocial changes that is associated with the aging process and disabilities.
• 5. Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of resident care associates.
• 6. Evaluates residents issues and medical concerns and discusses with the ED, family and MD as appropriate.
• 7. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with all departments to assist in eliminating / correcting problem areas and overall improvement of services.
• 8. Monitors resident care assistants compliance with infection control/sharps disposal program.
• 9. Participates in community marketing effort.
• 10. Participates in the direct care of residents on an as needed basis.
• 11. Provides support to resident care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns as well as emergency situations.
• 12. Ensuring that all required staffing and schedules (if applicable), including backup coverage for staff is met at all times.
• 13. Ensure completion and review of incident / accident reports and implement changes through proper channels (i.e. Safety Committee etc.) to minimize future issues. Ensure proper communication with LCB Senior Living and state compliance reporting.
• 14. Assists the Resident Care Director with all documentation required by LCB Senior Living or the State Requirements.
• 15. With written physicians orders, administers topical and oral medications as well as ear and eye drops (LMA in Massachusetts), administers injectables where allowed by regulation.
• 16. Other duties as requested.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment. Visual and auditory acuity. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects. Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand. Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate. Must use good body mechanics. Should be neat and well groomed. Must project a positive attitude towards the service provided.

LCBs Non-Discrimination Policy:

LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

QualificationsQUALIFICATION STANDARDS: (These qualifications meet or exceed VT, NH, MA, CT and RI State specific requirements.)

• a. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The professional knowledge and skills necessary to assist in the planning for the Resident Care Department in accordance with the current state, federal and local standards to insure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. The ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing is essential. May require lifting, bending and standing for extended periods of time.
• b. Education: A high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Nursing Program.
• c. Experience: At least two years of experience in a geriatric setting and previous health experience in hospital and/or community setting.
• d. Certificates/Licenses: Current RN or LPN License in the state you are employed.