Personal Care : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $6000 Sign on Bonus for 2nd and 3rd Shift

Messiah Lifeways•Upper Allen Township, PA

4d•$27 - $36

About The Position

Provide supportive care for residents under the direction of the Enhanced Living Director of Nursing and clinical manager; provides clinical leadership to the Neighborhood Care Teams. Job Standards: Follow/adhere to the Code of Conduct Follow/adhere to organization, federal/state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Rights Maintain neatness, cleanliness, good personal hygiene, and a well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of the department Perform duties of job without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others Frequent contact with team members, residents, families, and representatives of departments Maintain sound mental and physical health and strength Must be free of communicable diseases Exhibit the Core Values of Messiah Lifeways Follow team standards of Neighborhood Assume accountability for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned duties and within his or her span of control Will assume responsibility to ensure secure handling of information, and will adhere to HIPAA Privacy and Security standards Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization and attend training to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned Look for and share with leadership ideas for improvement in the organization

Requirements

Make clinical decisions based on departmental policies and procedures
Responsible for quality and quantity of work, methods, and personnel
Discretion, tact, patience, and compassion are required to perform effectively
Competent with Google Suite Applications and Electronic Health Records
LPN/RN Graduate from an approved school
CPR certified unless contraindicated for health reasons

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years nursing experience with a minimum of one (1) year in gerontology preferred

Responsibilities

Help orient new residents to the Enhanced Living neighborhood
Provide supervision and care to residents to maximize their capabilities and independence
Assist Enhanced Living residents with medications per physician's orders; following DHS guidelines and policies/procedures related to medication
Document all medications administered to residents on their EHR
Make reasonable measures to ensure that residents take their medications
Document refusal of medications on the EHR
Notify resident's Primary Care Physician of medication refusal as indicated by physician
Assist the Enhanced Living Health Information Assistant (HIA) to ensure that residents are notified when yearly physical examinations are due
Assist the HIA in coordinating transportation for residents as needed
Observe residents in daily activities and keeps Enhanced Living Director of Nursing informed of unusual problems
Actively participates in orientation and training of new team members
Provide clinical leadership to Neighborhood Care Teams as needed and keeps team members informed of issues that require attention
Reorder medications for residents as necessary
Coordinate tray services for residents who are unable to have meals in the dining room
Familiar with the resident handbook and Village policies and procedures
Maintain good public relations for the organization
Attend RASP Meetings when appropriate and/or provide feedback for RASP updates
Maintain resident charts
Work to enhance quality of life and independence for all Enhanced Living residents
Follow emergency procedures and respond rapidly and appropriately to emergencies ensuring the safety of the residents and team members
Follow proper procedures and promote safe work practices in order to maintain a safe working environment
Work cooperatively and productively with others, including residents, families, and other team members
Willingness to work under direction and supervision
Confidentiality regarding resident information must be maintained in strict confidence, as well as other information pertaining to the business of Messiah Lifeways
Willingness to assist with covering parts of shifts and/or different shifts as necessary during staffing concerns as part of the team
Familiar with the guidelines established by DHS Personal Care Home Regulations, especially as it relates to Medical/Medication issues and works within those guidelines
Additional duties and tasks as assigned by the Enhanced Living Director of Nursing
Administers insulin, and performs blood glucose monitoring according to P and P of Messiah
Ability to perform a straight catheter procedure, and foley catheter insertion/removal under sterile technique . The ability to flush a foley catheter for blockage.