Nursing - LPN

Active Day • Kennett Square, PA

5d

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to members in accordance with physician's orders, individual plans of care, and emergency needs. The role includes assisting and instructing members, staff, and family members, while ensuring work complies with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.

Requirements

• LPN license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid malpractice insurance policy, if applicable.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds, and stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members.
• Successful background check and, where applicable, additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of full-time-equivalent experience in a health care setting.
• Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to members according to individual plans of care, physician's orders, and emergency needs.
• Observe, monitor, and document members' vital signs and responses to treatments and medications, and report abnormalities to the Director of Nursing.
• Assist members with daily functional activities, including hygiene, meals, ambulation, arrivals and departures, and social activities.
• Provide health education and instruction to staff, members, and family members.
• Provide emergency care as required.
• Administer medications when appropriately certified and supervised by a Registered Nurse, if required.
• Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service educational programs as requested.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team, providing feedback and recommendations to enhance the member experience and achieve the center's goals and objectives.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed