Licensed Practical Nurse - LTC

LPN - Good Shepherd

Good Shepherd Home – Bethlehem is for individuals 18 years of age and older requiring residential nursing care. Primary diagnoses served include, but are not limited to, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, quadriplegia, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and spina bifida. Each resident and his or her family are active participants in the development of a care plan.

Job Summary

Promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process. Collaborates with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families. Delegates and evaluates care assigned CNAs to meet resident care needs.

Essential Functions

• Identifies Resident Care Requirements
• Establishes a Compassionate Environment
• Promotes Resident Independence
• Assures Quality of Care
• Resolves Resident Problems & Needs
• Documents Residents Care Services
• Maintains Confidential Information
• Maintains Safe & Clean Working Environment
• Ensures Resident Safety
• Ensures Operation of Equipment
• Demonstrates Financial Accountability
• Maintains Professional & Technical Knowledge
• Maintains Cooperative Relationships Among Health Care Teams
• Contributes to Organizational Team Effort

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited program required
• Work Experience: 2-4 years of LTC or Rehab experience preferred
• Licenses / Certifications: LPN license required, Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required, NAPNES certification preferred.