Personal Care- LPN - Flex Pool

Frederick Living•Upper Frederick Township, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Living is a community focused on purpose, opportunity, and living life to its fullest. As a Personal Care – LPN, you will be responsible for the total nursing care program in Personal Care through nursing personnel management and direction. This role involves playing a key leadership role in ensuring residents receive high-quality, compassionate care every day. You will oversee daily nursing care operations in Personal Care, working closely with your team and the Clinical Manager to deliver excellent resident care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing School with current licensure by examination in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Good physical and mental health — must provide a satisfactory physician exam and TB Test or chest X-ray upon hire and as required thereafter
Strong communication skills — must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English effectively
Ability to grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand, and walk long distances to perform essential job functions
Ability to lift weight in excess of 50 pounds
Ability to feel, hear, see, smell, and speak adequately to perform essential job functions
Ability to work in inside environmental conditions
Willingness to work every other weekend and holidays as needed
Willingness to assist in emergencies as needed

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in geriatric nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Act consistently as a team player and foster a collaborative environment
Make out daily assignments for resident care and assure completeness by end of shift
Make daily rounds of all residents and areas, recognizing, interpreting, and reporting conditions to the Clinical Manager
Make rounds with physicians and call as needed
Administer medications, oral and IM, as assigned daily
Perform treatments as ordered and routine tasks such as BPs, weights, and intake/output
Order medications, diets, supplies, and equipment as needed
Complete admission and discharge assessments on all residents as necessary
Conduct team conferences at daily report as needed
Check equipment for cleanliness and condition, including med room, linen storage, and central bathing areas
Teach and instruct nurse aides whenever necessary
Assist in hands-on resident care and answer call bells as needed
Monitor lab testing requests/results and call or fax abnormal readings to physicians
Report all incidents and hospitalizations to Personal Care Managers immediately
Maintain emergency equipment and supplies
Enter demographics and medications into the computer for admissions and medication changes
Assess residents when ill or in pain and take immediate steps to resolve
Update families when there is a change in resident status
Make rounds two times per shift and PRN in Aspen
Schedule coverage and cover call-offs
Communicate resident needs and care levels to outside agencies
Monitor and complete wound care
Train new employees, nurses, and unit clerks
Support resident physicians in the medical suite
Conduct audits of medication carts and resident records
Abide by the organization's code of conduct at all times
Uphold the Frederick Living Mission Statement and demonstrate core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence
Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, volunteers, families, visitors, and vendors
Maintain resident and staff confidentiality and support person-centered care initiatives
Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

Rates starting at $33.25, plus shift differentials including $2.00 for evening evenings, $1.50 for nights and an additional $1.00 for weekends!
Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX after 30 days of employment
Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 90 days of employment (age 18+) with Employer Match
On-Site Gym
Referral Bonus Program
Compassion and Relief Fund
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Discount Programs
24-hour coffee/tea service
Appreciation Days & Special Events
Potential for Annual Resident Christmas Bonus and Increases
American Heritage Credit Union