LPN- Full Time

Post Acute Care Nurse

Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a 166-bed post-acute care facility located at 505 Weyman Rd., Pittsburgh. Our positive reputation in the community is a testament to our incredible staff members.

What we offer:

• Hourly Compensation Range $29.00-$36.00
• 30 hours +
• Facility shifts times: 6a-2p (1st) 2p-10p (2nd), 10p-6a (3rd)
• Veras Scheduling App
• Full time employees: 8 hours of PTO for your birthday
• Medical Insurance Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• 401k through EMPOWER 2% company matching
• Accumulative PTO after 90-day introductory period
• Education tuition reimbursement program after 1 year of full-time Employment
• Employee appreciation events
• Free FIGS scrubs
• Same day pay through PayActiv* Gym, activity, & weight loss program discounts available
• Hinge health
• PT/PRN opportunities within PACS Facility network

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a nurse in PA and will remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing
• Ability to maintain all required continuing education
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Clear Cisive Background Check- last 7 years reviewed
• Active CPR Certification (BLS PREFERRED with Skills)
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a physical examination and 2-step PPD or equivalent.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Experience with Point Click Care is preferred
• Compassion for a vulnerable population and willingness to advocate for patients
• Understanding of Patient Rights
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

More about us:

As a member of the PACS network, you'll be part of America's fastest-growing network of post-acute care facilities. We pride ourselves on redefining healthcare through love, excellence, trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fun.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Your day to day:

You'll provide direct nursing care to our residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs. You'll work under supervision of our DON and ADON to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and local standards.

• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms as necessary. Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility. Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures. Consult with the resident's physician in providing the resident's care, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., as necessary. Review the resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc., as necessary.
• Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.
• Charting and Documentation Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Ensure that your nurses' notes reflect that the care plan is being followed when administering nursing care or treatment. Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. Ensure that your assigned certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are aware of the resident care plans. Ensure that the CNAs refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.
• Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan. Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required. Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary. Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary. Fill out and complete accident/incident reports. Submit to Director as required. Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
• Inform family members of the death of the resident. Call funeral homes when requested by the family. Ensure that established post mortem procedures are followed.
• Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office.
• Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Encourage attending physicians to review treatment plans, record and sign their orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Receive telephone orders from physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Form. Transcribe physician's orders to resident charts, cardex, medication cards, treatment/care plans, as required.
• Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident's care plan and wishes.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary.
• Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents as necessary. Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick up area.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures. Sign and date all entries made in the resident's medical record.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician. Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another.
• Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. Make periodic checks to ensure that prescribed treatments are being properly administered by certified nursing assistants and to evaluate the resident's physical and emotional status
• Record new/changed diet orders. Forward information to the Food Services Department. Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse Supervisor. Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation concerning unauthorized discharges is entered in the resident's medical record in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse Supervisor. Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in