LPN, Meade Street Skilled Nursing; PT, Nights, ppe

LPN, Meade Street Skilled Nursing (PT, Nights, 64 hours ppe)

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Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse administers medically prescribed treatment, coordinates nursing care, and monitors the performance of acceptable standards of nursing care on his/her assigned nursing unit.

• Provide care appropriate to the age of residents from adult through geriatric.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Adhere to Nursing Department policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.

• Minimum one (1) year of satisfactory experience in a geriatric setting preferred.

• Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check
• PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).
• Possession of a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nurse Examiners required or eligible for such licensure.
• CPR Certification required or must be obtained and maintained.
• Maintain standards of nursing care and implement policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Allied Services.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff, residents, and visitors.
• Good Management Skills required.

• Heavy work: duties require exerting 50‑100 lbs of force occasionally (approx 33‑66% of the time), and/or 25‑50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 10‑25 lbs of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.
• Position requires ability to transport self throughout the facility.
• Occasional exposure to blood and body substances.
• Exposure to needle sticks possible.

Works in resident living areas.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Administrative, Health Care Provider, and Customer Service
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations