Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Personal Care - Part Time

Wesley Village is currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in a Personal Care setting for a Part Time Every Other Weekend/Holiday 3p-11:30p opportunity.

*Position starts at $24.50/hr + $2/hr shift differential*

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United Methodist Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

What will I do?

• Receives report from the off going shift nursing supervisor and provides report to oncoming nursing supervisor
• Makes routine rounds on all units at the beginning and end of shift
• Observes, evaluates and assesses residents' physical and emotional status to ensure their needs are met
• Assists with nursing staff concerns and takes appropriate action with physicians, other disciplines, residents, family members and nursing staff
• Ensures the resident care plan is updated with any new problems or concerns and is followed
• Documents information that reflects the care provided to the resident as well as the resident's response to care
• Assists with nursing staff assessments and takes appropriate action with physicians, other disciplines, residents, family members and nursing staff
• Ensures the unit environment is safe and in accordance with rules, regulations and guidelines governing current infection control practices
• Completes all appropriate documentation with regards to resident, employee or visitor accidents/incidents
• Informs Unit Manager of changes in resident condition
• Assists in feeding of residents during meal time when working 7-3p or 3-11p shifts
• Responds to all resident, family, visitor and staff complaints in a timely manner.  Documents all investigations required and communicates to nurse management
• Monitors medications pass and treatment procedures
• Informs Director of Nursing Services/ Assistant Director of Nursing Services of all pertinent departmental issues
• Establish and maintain effective communication with inter-departmental personnel
• Completes all assigned Quality Assurance audits
• Maintains confidentiality with all resident information in accordance with HIPAA Guidelines
• Supervisory Responsibilities                                               
  • Manages subordinate supervisors (Charge Nurses) who supervise Certified Nursing Assistants on the nursing units.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
    • Responsibilities include:
      • training employees
      • planning, assigning, and directing work
      • appraising performance
      • rewarding and disciplining employees
      • addressing complaints and resolving problems

What do I need for this role?

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in PA
• Progressive professional experience in long-term care nursing supervision / management
• Current knowledge and practice of accepted standards of professional nursing practice
• Working knowledge of Pharmacology
• Extensive knowledge of the RAI process
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Measures
• Working knowledge of Medicare Part A and Part B payment systems
• Must demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents’ needs as identified through resident assessments, and as described in the plan of care

What makes Wesley Village and United Methodist Homes unique? 

• We are a faith-based nonprofit organization, committed to serving the community since 1958, and adhering to our mission of providing a wide range of senior living services with truly exceptional care and compassion.
• We have two PA locations in Pittston and Tunkhannock as well as 2 locations in the Binghamton, NY-area - all providing senior care options and opportunities for career growth!
• We recognize our success depends on committed staff members. We offer a comprehensive, affordable benefit program which includes spousal and family coverage:
• Competitive pay rates
• Incentive compensation programs 
• Health insurance plan with Wellness program options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 403B retirement plan with a generous employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Forgiveness for RNs and LPNs
• Employee referral incentive