Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

St. Barnabas Nursing Home is seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our dynamic team. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, along with the opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Responsibilities

• Attend educational in-services as offered.
• Undertake a specific practice only if the Licensed Practical Nurse has the necessary knowledge, preparation, experience, and competency to properly execute the practice.
• Respect and consider, while providing nursing care, the individual’s right to freedom from psychological and physical abuse.
• Safeguard the patient from the incompetent, abusive or illegal practice of any individual.
• Safeguard the patient’s dignity, the right to privacy, and the confidentiality of patient information.
• Document and maintain accurate records.
• Perform all duties and tasks within the scope of practice.
• Be responsible to know scope of practice, possess knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, and have the ability to deal with the public, residents, and workers professionally and tactfully.
• Be in good health and free of communicable disease.
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Department.
• Have the ability to lift patients, medical equipment, and supplies, etc., oversee patient care, be a patient advocate, support and adhere to the mission, philosophy, and policies of St. Barnabas, work and be part of the Care Team, be knowledgeable of State and Federal regulations regarding long-term care, give superior customer service and respond to concerns readily, perform direct care when necessary for the health and safety of the residents, work in collaboration and adhere to directives, assignments, and responsibilities given by the DON, ADON, and/or Charge Nurse, collect complete and ongoing data to determine nursing care needs, analyze the health status of individuals and families, identify goals and plans for nursing care, carry out nursing care actions which promote, maintain, and restore the wellbeing of individuals, involve individuals and their families in their health promotion, maintenance, and restoration, evaluate the effectiveness of the quality of nursing care provided, administer medication and carry out the therapeutic treatment prescribed or ordered for the patient, oversee the direct management of the NA’s, and more.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must have as a minimum, training in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Must be able to move at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit/stand).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must be able to navigate and move around the facility to provide patient care.

Qualifications

• Equal Opportunity Employer: St. Barnabas Health System is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive wellness package.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401(k): Matching and profit sharing contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 Recognized Holidays.
• Clinical Shift Differentials.
• Bonuses: Longevity, Holiday, and Referral Company Insurance: Disability, Life, and AD&D.
• Medical Center Discounts: Enjoy savings up to 40% at our Medical Center and Dental Offices.
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Other Benefits: EAP, Meal Discounts, Financial Wellness package, Free parking (all locations), and Employee Recognition Programs.