LPN Supervisor

Asbury Communities•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care to residents through the proper administration of prescribed medications and treatments. Assigns duties to nursing assistants based on residents' needs and available staff. Observes, records, and reports changes in residents' conditions; notifies physicians as necessary regarding changes in condition, medication requests or changes, and verification of physician orders. Monitors the medication and treatment cart, nurses' station, and medication room to ensure expired medications are properly disposed of and narcotics are counted according to policy and regulations. Accurately transcribes written physician orders to the Medication Administration Record and completes laboratory requests as ordered by a physician. This is a part-time, day-shift role for 32 hours per pay period at Bethany Village. Compensation is up to $33.28 per hour, plus shift differential.

Requirements

Current LPN licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
General working knowledge of the aging services industry.
Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors.
Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to changing situations in a dynamic care environment.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to residents by administering prescribed medications and treatments.
Assign duties to nursing assistants based on residents' needs and available staff.
Observe, record, and report changes in residents' conditions.
Notify residents' physicians as necessary about changes in condition, medication requests or changes, and verification of physician orders.
Monitor the medication and treatment cart, nurses' station, and medication room; ensure expired medications are disposed of properly and narcotics are counted according to policy and regulations.
Accurately transcribe written physician orders to the Medication Administration Record.
Complete laboratory requests as ordered by a physician.