LPN, Center City Skilled Nursing (PT, Evenings, 72 hours per pay)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Administers medically prescribed treatment
• Carefully coordinates nursing care
• Makes sure that acceptable standards of nursing care are met on the assigned nursing unit
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
• Provides care needed as described in the Nursing Department's policies and procedures
• Exercises team leader supervision over Nurse Aides

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served on the unit – adult through geriatric
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check and 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 must be maintained
• Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the 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 requiring the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects
• Works in resident living areas

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Minimum of one (1) year of satisfactory experience in geriatric setting preferred