Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Bonus!

***13 week assignments with potential extensions

About the Project/Clinic

Cross Keys Village is a well established Long Term Care facility operating in New Oxford PA. Staff will be expected to follow instructions from assigned supervisors and perform assigned tasks in a professional manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs nursing functions within scope of LPN licensure
• Strong LPN skills required
• Works closely with all members of the nursing team and must have the ability to adapt to changing day to day environment/clinical settings
• Administering medications and treatments in compliance with federal, state, local, and facility policies
• Maintaining confidentiality and rights of residents, family, employee, and facility information in compliance with HIPPA policies and applicable regulations
• Interacting cooperatively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff
• Remain up to date on best practices and conduct research on resiliency in the long-term care setting, using the results to inform the development and implementation of best practices across the program.
• The job duties are flexible and subject to change depending upon operational needs

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete the AMI Credentialing Process.
• Proficiency in technology including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Office.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a variety of stakeholders including long term care facilities, community members, and AMI clinicians, program managers

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Long Term Care Communities, not all of which is Agency
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience.
• Experience providing health education and training
• Active unrestricted Pennsylvania license/certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a safe manner following all safety rules and regulations. Must work as a team member to improve safety culture and quality.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently.
• Written and spoken fluency in English.
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be willing to drive with others to site visits.
• Must be willing to work at the office location.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.

Inclusion & Cultural Competency

· Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyle="">
· Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.