Nursing: LPN

Messiah Lifeways•Mechanicsburg, PA

9d•$27 - $33

About The Position

The LPN is responsible for assuring the quality and continuity of resident care and supervising the nursing care team on an assigned Neighborhood and shift. The role involves supporting a safe, pleasant environment for residents and nursing personnel, coordinating resident appointments and transportation, monitoring residents’ symptoms and conditions, communicating updates to families and physicians, following physician orders, and planning and implementing residents’ plans of care. Plans of care are written upon admission and revised continuously. The position is part-time at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The night shift runs from 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with every other weekend and every other holiday (four days per pay period). A $6,000 sign-on bonus is available to those who qualify.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered Pennsylvania LPN license.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, point-of-care (POC) systems, and electronic health record systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate 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, including maintaining accuracy and focus in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Help maintain a safe and pleasant environment and a high level of morale for residents and nursing personnel.
Initiate disciplinary procedures for staff as needed.
Establish and maintain effective interdepartmental working relationships and promote guest relations.
Schedule residents’ appointments and arrange 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 and implement residents’ plans of care and ensure their completion, revising plans continuously after they are written upon admission.
Supervise the performance of nursing care team members on the assigned Neighborhood and shift.