Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Join AMI Expeditionary Healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)!

We are actively hiring caring and dependable professionals for short-term contract opportunities supporting long-term care and skilled nursing facilities in the Gettysburg, PA area . If you are passionate about providing quality patient care and helping individuals maintain dignity, comfort, and independence, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule: Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available on day, evening, and night shifts. Weekends and holidays on a rotating basis may be required. Shift differentials offered.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing direct nursing care to residents, including monitoring health conditions, administering medications and treatments, and responding to changes in condition. You will communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure the highest quality of life for those entrusted to your care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and oversee routine nursing care within the LPN scope of practice, including resident assessments, nursing rounds, treatments, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Monitor changes in resident condition, communicate with physicians, obtain orders, and coordinate specialty services such as wound care, hospice, behavioral health, laboratory, and radiology services.
• Lead resident admissions, care planning, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication to ensure residents’ medical and care needs are appropriately addressed.
• Supervise, educate, and support personal care attendants, resident assistants, and medication technicians, including staff training, performance evaluations, scheduling, and shift coverage.
• Support quality and regulatory standards through audits, QAPI activities, medication and controlled-substance management, and identification and resolution of resident, family, or staff concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in long-term care communities.
• Active unrestricted Pennsylvania license/certification.
• Current BLS Certification (must include hands-on component).
• MatrixCare experience preferred, EHR required.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, incl background check and drug screen.
• Compassionate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Ability to accurately collect, document, and communicate patient information.
• Understanding of behavioral health and age-related care considerations.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Join the AMI Team

At AMI, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the communities and patients we serve. If you are an experienced LPN looking for a new opportunity to use your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to be considered for our LPN opportunities in the Gettysburg, PA area.

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, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.

EEO Statement
AMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to participate in its employment practices. This practice is to ensure AMI maintains a diverse and robust workforce. Based on the above, the company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment decisions are based strictly on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Therefore, this statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA & ADAAA Statement
In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

Background Check(s) Required
Yes

Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The candidate’s offer is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation, reference, and credentialing (where applicable) check. These pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks (for employment purposes only), and education and professional licensure checks. Additionally, the company may require security clearance and other U.S. Government checks depending on the specific contract the candidate may work. Candidates will be given full details on which background check is required and separate forms to complete to sanction these checks.

E-Verify Statement
AMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility.

Required Applicant Documents
• Resume / CV
• Three (3) Professional and/or Academic References
• Copy of Professional License (if applicable)