Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Phoebe Ministries
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Are you passionate about caring for others and making a difference? Be an everyday hero!Phoebe Ministries, a not-for-profit, multi-facility organization specializing in health care, housing, and rehabilitative services for older adults. As a Phoebe team member, you're free to work in an innovative environment with a number of bright minds that let your core strengths shine.Who is right for the job?NEW GRADS WELCOME!Phoebe, a premier provider of high quality nursing and rehabilitative health care services to older adults, is seeking compassionate, caring Licensed Practical Nurses with long-term care experience who are interested in joining our dedicated nursing team which provides the excellent quality of care Phoebe is known for at our Allentown campus.NEW HIGHER PAY RATES!**Sign on Bonus up to $5000!** Available 7/28/21-12/31/2021 (EXTENDED TO 1/31/2022!)

• Full Time 2nd Shift; Part Time 2nd Shift
• Full Time 3rd Shift
• Per DiemPool employees are required to be available 2 weekend shifts in a 30-day period. This can include 1 Saturday shift & 1 Sunday shift, 2 Saturday shifts, or 2 Sunday shifts.Phoebe Perks7 Paid Holidays per year20 days Paid Annual Leave per calendar year after date of hireTuition ReimbursementAttendance BonusService Award & Recognition Gift CardsUniform Allowance with Full and Part Time StatusShift Differentials for 2nd, 3rd, and Weekend Shifts**Benefit days are available for employees with a regular status of greater than 32 hours per week.Skills crucial to success in this role:
  • Performs all job responsibilities in a manner which maintains the resident's rights.
  • Assesses residents on an ongoing basis and analyses obtained information to develop or revise the plan of care.
  • Plans, implements and updates individualized care plans for residents based on assessment.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan developed for the resident.
  • Administers medications to residents, and demonstrates knowledge of drug interactions,
  • side effects and incompatibilities. Administers I.V. fluids with appropriate training.
  • Documents residents progress, deterioration, changes in condition etc. as necessary;
  • Performs and documents prescribed resident treatments designated to be done by a licensed
  • nurse.
  • Abides by both institutional and State Board of Nurse Examiner's requirements in the performing of all duties.
  • Reports significant changes in residents' condition to the unit manager/supervisor.
  • Carefully and accurately explains all treatments to resident before performing them.
  • Assumes charge responsibilities of the unit as assigned. When in charge:
  • Receives report from the charge nurse on the previous shift and relays information to nursing staff; gives report to incoming charge nurse at the end of the shift; prepares the 24-hour report on computer
  • Accompanies and assists physician on rounds and informs him/her of changes in residents' conditions' transcribes, clarifies, and implements physician's orders.Must Have's:
    • Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current Pennsylvania license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
    • Current CPR certification
    • One year of experiencePhoebe Ministries provides a full continuum of care for seniors at four Eastern-Pennsylvania campuses, offering flexibility in pursuing your nursing passion.Phoebe offers a very competitive starting rate of pay with shift and weekend differentials combined with an excellent work environment. Choose Phoebe Ministries and our tradition of excellence today!Successful candidates are those who can thrive in a positive and respectful Customer Driven Culture and exemplify the organization's Faith in Action Mission, Vision and Values. Phoebe is an equal opportunity employer.Ready to get started? IND123AsTdezk9mof

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