LPN Staff Nurse – Full‑Time or Part‑Time, All Shifts (Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation)

County of Berks•Leesport, PA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed practical nurse who has met all legal requirements for registration in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This role assumes the role of Charge Nurse in the absence of the unit Charge Nurse. The Staff Nurse of a Unit or PRN provides quality professional nursing care to residents following established policies of this facility.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
Have a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Must possess leadership ability.
Willingness to cooperate with other department heads and personnel when assuming relief Charge duties.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of the healthcare team.
Ability to handle stress.
Physical presence in the facility is required.

Responsibilities

Assists Charge Nurse in care and management of unit.
Assists in maintaining a therapeutic regimen for all residents on the unit.
Assists in reviewing and revising nursing care plans and goals for each resident.
Assigns and advises personnel assigned to the unit in the Charge Nurse’s absence.
Assists in guidance and orientation of new personnel.
Promotes continuity of care through good communication and cooperation with other shifts and departments.
Makes unit rounds in the Charge Nurse’s absence to ensure that every resident is receiving care.
Assists in keeping adequate inventory of supplies on unit.
Does quality assurance (QA) monitoring and reporting.
Participates in service programs on a regular basis.
Assigns unit staff to attend in the Charge Nurse’s absence.
Admits, transfers, and discharges residents.
Administers medications and treatments according to LPN Practice Act and Berks Heim policies/procedures.
Makes rounds with the attending physician in the Charge Nurse’s absence.
Brings any changes in the resident’s condition to his/her attention.
Gives emergency care if needed; notifies Supervisor promptly.
Assists in maintaining all nursing records in a proper and timely manner.
Maintains a professional attitude toward residents, families, and visitors; deals with their needs in a proper and tactful manner.
Notifies families of changes in a resident’s condition or transfer in the Charge Nurse’s absence or at his/her direction.
Is aware of safety, environmental services, and maintenance needs on the unit, bringing them to the attention of the proper department.
Refers to appropriate shift routine as needed.
In accordance with Pennsylvania MOT Act 102, an employee qualified to work in the job classification will be mandated to work overtime when necessary.