JOB TITLE: LPN- Nursing License must be Active in PA
Summary: We are looking for a reliable LPN to assist in care for our residents in a professional and considerate manner. The LPN or RN must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. You must be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. This is a Personal Care Facility.
Mission Statement: In the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth our mission is to support and nurture families by providing essential services designed to empower families to fulfill their role in church and society.
Responsibilities
- Providing direct nursing care to residents in the facility
- Professional contact and communication with partnering doctor’s, emergency services, etc.
- Strong communication skills when contacting agencies for staffing needs
- Accurate documentation regarding residents conditions, medications, treatments, and other mandated records
- Precise completion of admission process to include assessments, interim care plans, and timely documentation as per admission process
- Supervise day-to-day nursing activities performed by Aides and Med-Techs
- Interact and communicate with family members of our residents in a patient and professional manner
- Administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Observe residents under treatments to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Assist ailing residents in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
Requirements and Skills
- Proven experience as LPN with Valid PA Nursing License
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with Personal Care Facility requirements, safety and sanitation standards and operation procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Strong Physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Regular updating of Staff Education and Trainings needed within the facility
Education and Experience
- Successful completion of LPN License program
- Graduate of approved LPN Nursing School (Must provide License)
- Valid and Current LPN License Issued through the State of Pennsylvania
- Minimum of 3 Years’ Experience
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.
EEO Statement:
The Community of Holy Family Manor provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
- Assisted living facility
- In-person
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15229: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person