LPN/RN Nurse

Kids for the Future; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at Darby, PA. This temporary/PRN position involves overseeing resident care, administering medications, and coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality nursing services.

Ideal candidates have a PA LPN license, at least 2 years of nursing experience in long-term care, and are comfortable collaborating with doctors, DON, and RN staff.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure required in PA.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• PA licensing system (BPOA) active license required.
• Long-term care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the care of residents and all components of that care.
• Provides medical treatments as ordered.
• Responds to concerns from residents' immediate family.
• Administers medications safely; responsible for monthly MARs.
• Collaborates with DON and RN to determine levels of care.
• Prepares daily and monthly recaps of orders.
• Coordinates with healthcare professionals via phone or telemedicine.
• Records medication deliveries from Pharmacy during shifts; ensures accuracy.
• Communicates with physicians and other providers about resident care and appointments.
• Oversees Nursing Assistants.
• Responds to emergencies per policy and clinical judgment.
• Develops and updates care plans as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Patient care

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

• Location 1436 Lansdowne Avenue,Darby, PA, 19023,United States
• Job Category Healthcare
• Employee Type Temp
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Job Title: LPN/RN
Location: 1436 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby PA19023
Employee: Temp / PRN
Job Category: Healthcare
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Required Degree: Yes
Manage Others: Yes

Requirements

• Oversees the care of residents and all the components of that care.
• Provide medical treatments as ordered.
• Responds to immediate family member concerns regarding resident care.
• Administers medications in a safe and effective manner, responsible for monthly medication administration records.
• Participates in the initial and subsequent updating of care requirements for each resident, including working with DON and RN to determine levels of care.
• Daily and monthly recaps of new orders and existing orders.
• Able to collaborate with health care professionals via phone or tele-med.
• Records each medication delivery from Pharmacy during the shift and ensures accuracy.
• Communicates with physicians, and other professional service providers, regarding resident care issues and the scheduling of appointments and transportation.
• Oversees the Nursing Assistants.
• Responds to any immediate needs or emergency-situation in the building according to policy and clinical judgement.
• Able to develop and implement a care plan and update as needed.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience.
• Must possess an LPN license.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must have licensed in the BPOA PA Licensing System.
• Experience in long-term care required.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts DON or Charge Nurse the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Summary

To provide excellence in nursing care to our residents in collaboration with other healthcare team members. To ensure safety and promote independence when appropriate in a retirement setting.