Personal Care LPN

LPN For Personal Care

Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown is a newly owned and operated skilled nursing facility, providing clinically sophisticated sub-acute care and rehabilitation, as well as comprehensive nursing care. We take pride in adopting progressive thinking in healthcare models and partnering with the most well regarded medical providers in the area. With extensive leadership experience in the nursing, sub-acute, and rehabilitative field, we have the resources and capabilities to provide the highest quality care through a full range of services. With a well-trained staff, meticulous attention to detail, and a history of operational excellence, it is no surprise that this healthcare facility is consistently rated among the best. Come join our growing team!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Performs nursing functions within scope of LPN licensure
• Strong LPN skills required
• Works closely with all members of the nursing team and must have the ability to adapt to changing day to day environment/clinical settings
• Administering medications and treatments in compliance with federal, state, local, and facility policies
• Maintaining confidentiality and rights of residents, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with HIPPA policies and applicable regulations
• Interacting cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff

LPN POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) in the State of PA
• Required experience for Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ): Nursing: 1 year
• Required license or certification for Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ): LPN

Responsibilities for LPN

• Responsible to supervise nurses and aides for Long Term Care facility
• Must be willing to work as supervisor and assisting with med carts
• Work with the facility's Director of Nurses and Assistant and implement recommended changes as required
• See residents and monitor resident care and report changes to the Director of Nursing (DON)
• Assess newly admitted or readmitted residents and document in the 24 - hour report. Follow up on residents as needed
• Monitor nursing staff to ensure proper documentation on MARs, nurses notes, accident/ incident reports, physician's orders and treatment records
• Liaison between nursing staff and attending physicians. Assess the necessity of calls to the physicians. Assess the necessity of calls to the physicians during off business hours
• Checks to see that all supplies are in proper place and all equipment is functioning

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

FT BENEFITS

• 401 (K)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time after 6 months of employement Full time
• Sick Time after 90 days of employement Full time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• PCC Charting
• Great Scheduling