LPN (Sign-On Bonus)
About The Position
Londonderry Village is a vibrant, active senior living community located in Palmyra, PA, seeking a compassionate, detail-driven, and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their mission-driven care team. In this vital role, you will provide nursing care, help elders live with dignity, comfort, and joy, and work alongside a supportive team of physicians and caregivers. You will guide nursing assistants and provide hands-on care that transforms lives. As an LPN, you will be an advocate, a mentor, and a trusted presence for the elders in your care, ensuring they maintain the highest level of independence, health, and well-being.
Requirements
- Active LPN License in Pennsylvania
- Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
- Temporary Practice Permit (TPP): If you are a new graduate, you hold a valid TPP issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
- CPR Certified
- Safety-First Mindset: You follow all infection control and universal precaution protocols and understand the importance of PPE in protecting yourself and others.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and Respond to Changes in Condition: Proactively assess residents, identify early signs of decline, and communicate changes to the appropriate team members and physicians.
- Deliver Safe, Effective Treatments: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, track and document outcomes in the EHR, and report adverse reactions promptly.
- Develop and Maintain Individualized Care Plans: Complete initial assessments, contribute to care planning, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and update plans as conditions change.
- Lead in Emergency Situations: Respond swiftly to medical emergencies, follow elder-specific directives, and coordinate care transitions with families, hospitals, and ambulance services.
- Foster Open Communication: Collaborate with elders, families, and the care team to ensure needs are met and concerns are addressed. Make referrals to other departments as needed.
- Maintain Accurate Documentation: Keep thorough, timely records in both electronic and paper formats, ensuring compliance with facility protocols and legal standards.
- Promote Resident Safety and Well-Being: Complete incident reports, implement preventive interventions, and ensure each elder is supported in participating in activities and services.
- Support Team Communication and Continuity of Care: Give and receive detailed shift reports, brief nursing assistants, and maintain smooth handoffs between shifts.
- Handle Medications and Inventory with Precision: Manage controlled substances, perform shift-to-shift counts, and report discrepancies immediately in accordance with policy.
- Implement Physician Orders: Transcribe, clarify, and carry out orders from physicians accurately and efficiently.
- Mentor and Support New Team Members: Help orient and guide new staff, sharing best practices and promoting a culture of collaboration and learning.
- Stay Sharp and Compliant: Participate in ongoing training, fulfill all continuing education requirements, and ensure strict adherence to infection control protocols.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, and personal days
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match - up to 8%
- Company-Paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Short-Term Disability
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Wellness Incentives for Annual Checkups
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Onsite amenities: Fully equipped Wellness Center with gym, pool, and hot tub. Onsite Cafe, Restaurant, and Convenience Store.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
