Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Join a respected senior living community where your clinical expertise and compassion help residents thrive. Work alongside an experienced care team in a collaborative, resident-focused environment dedicated to excellence in care.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers person-centered nursing care by administering medications and treatments, monitoring resident well-being, and fostering an environment that supports independence, dignity, and quality of life. This role works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role requires direct and indirect clinical care, oversight of Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), coordination with interdisciplinary teams, and active participation in safety, infection control, and quality assurance initiatives within the skilled nursing and rehabilitation departments.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Administer and document medications, treatments, and diagnostic tests accurately, following physician orders, facility policy, and all relevant regulations.
• Monitor for and promptly report adverse reactions, medication effectiveness, and inappropriate prescriptions to the RN or physician.
• Transcribe medication orders with precision and maintain current, complete, and compliant medication records.
• Perform nursing assessments, routine evaluations, and ongoing documentation of resident well-being, including physical, cognitive, and behavioral changes.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of medications, including identification, usage, side effects, and proper modes of administration.
• Maintain medication carts, storage areas, and medication refrigerators in compliance with policy; ensure expired or discontinued medications are removed and disposed of properly.

Oversight and Support of Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs):

• Supervise and support CNAs to ensure delivery of quality, person-centered care aligned with care plans and facility standards.
• Monitor CNA documentation for accuracy and completeness; provide real-time coaching and feedback to ensure compliance with care protocols.
• Serve as a clinical resource and team lead, assisting CNAs as needed and modeling best practices in resident care, teamwork, and communication.

Resident-Centered Engagement and Support:

• Encourage and support resident independence in daily living activities, adapting care approaches to promote dignity and individual capabilities.
• Utilize appropriate interventions for residents with cognitive impairments, such as dementia, incorporating strategies that respect the residents' autonomy and safety.
• Foster meaningful, compassionate, and respectful relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Environmental Safety and Infection Control:

• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and pleasant environment in all resident care areas.
• Proactively identify and report equipment hazards or unsafe conditions; follow appropriate protocols for safety and emergency preparedness.
• Comply with infection control standards, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Participate in regular safety and emergency response drills to support community preparedness.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Maintain open, timely, and professional communication with residents, families, and the care team.
• Report significant observations, incidents, or changes in condition promptly to the charge nurse or physician.
• Actively participate in shift change reports, care conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated care planning.

Flexibility and Professionalism:

• Adapt to changing resident needs, team dynamics, and departmental priorities with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingly assume additional responsibilities as assigned by management to ensure continuity of care and optimal team function.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and contribute to a culture of kindness, respect, and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Compliance, Training, and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed of and compliant with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Promote and uphold the organization's core values, customer service expectations, and commitment to resident safety and excellence in care.
• Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Possess outstanding customer service ability
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce effective documentation
• Excellent oral communication skills including a clear speaking voice
• Ability to work under conditions that may be distracting
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions of routine tasks
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing needs
• Ability to use a resident and customer-focused approach to problem-solving and resident care
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to effectively communicate

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct supervision and oversight to Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), ensuring quality care delivery, accurate documentation, and adherence to care protocols. The LPN also serves as a clinical resource and role model, supporting CNA performance through coaching, collaboration, and accountability.

Core Values:

1. AMBASSADOR: Represents The Highlands at Wyomissing in a positive light with integrity. Takes pride in our community.
2. COMMITMENT: Dedicated, adaptable, tolerant, dependable, focused, and passionate. Often does more than is required. Reports to work as scheduled and timely.
3. COMPASSIONATE: Is empathetic, mindful, and kind.
4. INNOVATIVE: Is curious. Identifies new methods and efficiencies.
5. RESULTS-DRIVEN: Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and completing work. Exerts unusual effort over time to achieve a goal. Maintains commitment to goals in the face of obstacles and frustrations.
6. TEAM ORIENTED: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

The Highlands' Traditions (Customer Service Expectations):

1. SAFETY: Practices safe behaviors to ensure the safety of all.
2. KINDNESS: Projects a positive image and energy. Courteous and respectful to all. Goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations.
3. SHOW: Takes pride in self-appearance. Stays in "character" and performs the "role in the show." Ensures work area is show-ready.
4. EFFICIENCY: Performs role with consistency and efficiency. Uses time and resources wisely.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time or part-time position. Standards days and hours of work vary. This position requires the ability to work during nonstandard hours including evenings (depending on shift assigned), weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1-3 years nurse experience and ability to administer medications to older adults in a long-term care or dementia facility (Preferred)
• PA Licensed Practical Nurse License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Completion of the Highlands Hearthstone Ambassador training within 30 days of employment (Required)

Work Authorization/Security Clearances:

• Medical Screening
• Criminal History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 2 years)
• Immigration and naturalization (I-9) Clearance

Physical Requirements and Physical Demands:

• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Writing: Must be able to accurately document pertinent information either by writing or typing.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Walking, Standing
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Sitting