Personal Care Home LPN

LECOM Health and Wellness Center; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health and wellness center as a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse. In this role, you will utilize your nursing skills to provide essential care and support in a personal care home setting. With competitive starting pay rates and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and tuition reimbursement, this opportunity is perfect for both seasoned professionals and recent graduates. The center is committed to fostering a supportive environment for its employees, ensuring they have the resources and training needed to thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching

Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Paid time off accruals

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement up to $22,000

Employee assistance program

Childcare cost assistance

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a practical nurse in Pennsylvania or have a graduate nurse license.
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide treatments in a resident-centered environment.
• Supervise Personal Care Aides and Med Techs.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Medication administration

Patient care

Supervisory skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License in Pennsylvania

Graduate Nurse License

Job description

Personal Care Home LPN

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is currently seeking Full Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for one of our Personal Care Homes in Erie, PA – Parkside at Glenwood.

We have recently increased our starting pay rates for LPNs and now offer one of the most competitive starting pay rates in the area. There’s never been a better time to join our growing team!!! Available positions are located in Erie, PA.

Submit your resume or contact us directly at 814-868-3435 to find out more about our new pay rates!

*Recent LPN graduates are encouraged to apply, as training is provided.*

SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse combines nursing knowledge and skills to administer medications, provide treatments, perform general nursing duties, and supervisory support to the Personal Care Aides and Med Techs while operating in a resident-centered environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed as a practical nurse in Pennsylvania or have a graduate nurse license.
• Must obtain and/or maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.

BENEFITS:

• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance with employee-only coverage costing only $55/month!
• Full Family Medical Insurance is only $270/month!
• Employees with LECOM Medical Insurance can take advantage of waived co-pays and deductibles at LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching of 100% after completing one year of service.
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance is provided to all Full Time employees at no cost!
• Paid time off accruals – vacation and sick.
• 6 paid holidays each calendar year.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee appreciation/recognition events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Up to $200/month for Childcare costs.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

The RN and LPN Tuition Reimbursement Program was created to assist LECOM Health employees by offsetting a portion of their educational expenses. Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses may be eligible for tuition reimbursement up to a maximum of $22,000.*

The LECOM Institute for Successful Living is an equal opportunity employer.

*The Tuition Reimbursement Program is a taxable benefit. LECOM Health reserves the right to modify or terminate this program, in whole or in part, in such manner as it shall determine, either alone or in conjunction with other programs of LECOM. Modification or termination may be made by the company for any reason, including but not limited to modifications under the Internal Revenue Code or to comply with applicable state or federal law.

About the LECOM Institute for Successful Living

With Erie County’s senior population now approaching one out of four residents, LECOM Health is committed to wellness for this growing age group. LECOM Health offers a full continuum of care from Independent Living and Personal Care apartments to Skilled Nursing Care and Outpatient services including In-Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice under the direction of the LECOM Institute for Successful Living.