Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 3rd Shift | $37/Hour

Purple Cow Recruiting • Erie, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for full-time 3rd-shift opportunities in Erie, Pennsylvania. This is an onsite nursing opportunity caring for veterans and their spouses in a residential setting. LPNs work closely with Registered Nurses and the nursing team to provide safe, respectful, compassionate resident care.

Requirements

• Active Authorization To Practice As A Licensed Practical Nurse In Pennsylvania REQUIRED
• Ability To Work Full-Time 3rd Shift, 10:45 PM-7:15 AM REQUIRED
• Ability To Work Every Other Weekend REQUIRED
• Ability To Perform Essential Job Functions REQUIRED
• Ability To Administer Medications And Treatments And Provide Direct Resident Nursing Care REQUIRED
• Ability To Respond To Alarms, Calls For Assistance And Emergency Situations REQUIRED
• Ability To Follow Infection Control, Universal Precaution And Safety Practices REQUIRED
• Satisfactory Criminal History Reports, Including PA State Police And FBI Clearance, Following Conditional Offer REQUIRED
• Candidates With An Active Temporary Practice Permit May Qualify
• Employees With An Active Temporary Practice Permit Must Obtain LPN Licensure Within The One-Year Period Defined By The Pennsylvania State Board Of Nursing
• Candidates Within 60 Days Of Completing A Practical Nursing Program Approved By The State Board Of Nursing May Apply
• At Time Of Appointment, Candidate Must Possess A Current Valid PA Temporary Practice Permit Or PA LPN License

Responsibilities

• Assist The RN With Daily Assessment Of Resident Health Status
• Administer Medications And Treatments As Ordered
• Order And Receive Medications According to Procedure
• Verify Pharmacy Medications For Accuracy And Maintain Required Records
• Observe Residents For Changes In Condition And Report Findings To The Nursing Team
• Document Daily Resident Care And Clinical Information
• Collaborate With The RN In Developing And Adjusting Resident Plans Of Care
• Make Rounds And Support Resident Safety And Well-Being
• Assist With Resident Feeding And Personal Care As Needed
• Ensure Residents Are Clean, Safe And Well Groomed
• Provide Specialized Care To Residents On Specialty Units, Including Alzheimer Care
• Follow Infection Control, Universal Precaution And Safety Practices
• Respond To Alarms, Calls For Assistance And Emergency Situations
• Work Collaboratively With RNs, LPNs, CNAs And Other Members Of The Care Team

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Paid 4-Week Orientation
• Overtime Available After Successful Completion Of Orientation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree