Part time or Full time 7p-7a shift is available. Please apply today!
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Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
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Licensed Practical Nurse License issued by State of PA
Major Duties and Responsibilities
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Assumes responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of the nursing unit by:
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Ensuring that prescribed schedules and operating policies and procedures are followed.
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Making recommendations regarding improved operating systems and procedures and performance ratings for nursing employees.
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Allocating work and assisting in training personnel.
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Assists in evaluating nursing staff.
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Oversees and provides resident care according to care plan including preventive measures, treatments, medications, diet, and other health services.
- Communicates and shares resident information with nursing staff on all shifts. Reviews charts and monitors treatments to coordinate continuing resident care.
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Makes rounds to observe and evaluate the status of residents in the unit. Assesses resident condition and determines need to notify physician.
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Oversees the storage and administration of medicines according to established procedures and manuals.
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Assures compliance with proper safety measures for residents and staff. Administers and monitors infection control and other safety procedures.
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Consults with physicians; receives, records, and transcribes orders as required.
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Communicates in a compassionate, professional manner with residents, families, and physicians.
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Assures adequate quantity of supplies and that equipment is in working order. Interacts with other departments to provide continuous resident care.
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Maintains comprehensive knowledge of general nursing practice, organization policy, and government regulations regarding resident care and facility operation.
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Maintains current state license as a registered or practical nurse. Participates in required in-services and staff meetings.
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Coordinates response to emergency situations and disaster drills.
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Contributes resident care information to the Care Conference Team. Attends Family Care Conference.
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Consistently delivers excellent service to all our all customers, which includes, residents, family members, visitors and co- workers while meeting or exceeding their needs and expectations. Maintains a cheerful outlook and is respectful and courteous to all.
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Adheres to the Peter Becker Community Code of Conduct and all Corporate Compliance, Privacy and Security and HIPAA Policies and Procedures.
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Attends all mandatory in-services.
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Attendance is an essential function for this position.
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Adheres to facility and department dress code.
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Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
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Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
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Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
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Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting to 50lbs and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
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Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, work areas.
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Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.
Expectations:
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Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents rights.
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Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
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Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written and electronic communication.
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Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality as well as allegations of abuse to appropriate personnel.
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As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competencies.
