Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Nursing

Messiah Lifeways•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

Messiah Lifeways is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support resident care on its nursing team. The LPN assures the quality and continuity of resident care and supervises the performance of nursing care team members on a designated Neighborhood and shift. The role includes observing and evaluating residents, coordinating care plans, and communicating with residents, families, physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners. The PRN nursing team requires a minimum commitment of 32 hours per month, including 16 weekend hours during the assigned shift. Team members may pick up additional hours on other shifts when available. The posting identifies a night-shift PRN opening but lists an available PRN schedule of 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

Requirements

Current LPN license in Pennsylvania.
CPR certification from an approved program that meets state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, point-of-care (POC) systems, and electronic health record systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners in person and by phone.
Effective verbal and written communication across diverse audiences.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
PRN commitment of at least 32 hours per month, including 16 weekend hours during the assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Cooperate in providing a safe and pleasant environment and maintaining high morale among residents and nursing personnel.
Initiate disciplinary procedures for staff as needed.
Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental working relationships and promote guest relations.
Arrange resident appointment schedules and transportation to other departments or outside appointments.
Observe and evaluate residents’ symptoms and conditions; ensure families and physicians are updated and physician orders are followed.
Plan, implement, and complete residents’ plans of care, which are written on admission and revised continuously.
Supervise the performance of nursing care team members on a designated Neighborhood and shift.
Assure the quality and continuity of resident care.