Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is now seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) - New Incentives, inquire upon interview!

Graduate Practical Nurses (GPN) & Compact License Welcomed to Apply!

Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Birchwood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to deliver care to residents utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation under the direction of the residents' attending physician. The LPN will effectively interact with residents, family and other health team members while maintaining all standards of professional nursing.

Responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e., physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning the delivery of care. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease, and wound care, if applicable.
• Provides nursing care in accordance with Resident Care Policies and Procedures and ensures the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained.
• Demonstrates expertise in dispensing medications and treatments by all routes as ordered by the Physician within established time frames. Ensures no medications are left unattended.
• Assesses effectiveness and observes for interaction and reaction of medication and treatment. Documents medication and treatment administration in a timely and accurate manner according to Resident Care Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all State Department codes and requirements regarding nursing care and documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned to follow the Care Plan.

Qualifications of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid PA state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Graduate practical Nurse (GPN).
• Current AHA health care provider training (BCLS).
• Demonstrated experience within a skilled nursing facility and ability to provide proof of such experience.
• Valid PA LPN/GPN License

Job Description:

• Directs, supervises, and assists nursing assistants and others in providing direct resident care, adjusting assignments as necessary.
• Promotes a climate conducive to cooperation of all staff to ensure the continuity and quality of resident care.
• Admits and assesses residents including the initial care plan and all admission assessments.
• Administers treatments, medications and diet as prescribed; ensures medications/ treatments have appropriate diagnosis
• Interacts/Communicates well with co-workers, physicians, residents, families and visitors.
• Participates in discharge planning with physician, and other disciplines, according to resident's needs.
• Accepts assignments as "Charge Nurse" when indicated by RN supervisor.
• Practices nursing according to nursing theory and current standards of practice.
• Attends scheduled in services/ meetings.
• Follows standards of practice and infection control standards for skin treatments; observes residents for any skin changes.
• Checks narcotic count and reconciliation sheets and signs in logbook at beginning and end of shift.
• Completes all required resident charting every shift. (i.e.: Medicare documentation/ alert charting)
• Educates, directs, assists in resident nursing care
• Makes rounds, checking residents and resident rooms for cleanliness; infection control issues and ensuring residents are cared for properly.
• Completes 24-hour report and gives thorough report to oncoming nurse. (including any calls that have been placed or need to be placed to physicians, RP's, etc.)
• Observes and documents changes in residents' condition and reports changes to RN supervisor; residents' physician and resident's RP if needed.
• Supervises and assists in bowel and bladder training program for residents, as needed.
• Able to organize work and prioritize.
• Receives medications and medical supplies daily and checks accuracy of orders received; logs narcotics appropriately; notifies RN supervisor of any discrepancies as soon as possible.
• Communicates with direct care staff with all resident care concerns at the beginning and throughout the shift.
• Answers families' and visitor's questions as necessary.
• Is responsible for emergency equipment and general nursing supplies; restocking medication/treatment carts and any other supplies used.
• Participates in care plan meetings when asked.
• Makes rounds with physicians.
• Reports all accidents and incidents to RN supervisor and documents on resident chart and on incident reports; informs doctor and family.
• Transcribes physician's orders as per p/p; ensures all orders are written correctly and have appropriate dx.
• Monitors hydration of residents, including accurate I & O. Notifies dietician and MD if not meeting fluid needs or exceeding needs and documents same in residents' chart.
• Makes rounds during mealtime to see that each resident has received help as needed, assists in hand feeding, assures that sufficient fluids, special feedings and nourishments are administered as needed.
• Completes assignments timely, i.e.: quarterly evaluations
• Coordinates activities with ancillary departments to ensure that treatments plans are followed and/or revised as needed. (i.e.: therapy)
• Utilizes equipment properly and ensures direct care staff does same; communicates to RN supervisor if education is needed.
• Monitors weight of all residents, utilizing protocol if there is a significant weight loss.
• Ensures plan of care is being followed.
• Cooperates with all staff; is respectful to coworkers.
• Practices safe working habits.
• Answers call lights promptly.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
• Daily Pay with Tapcheck
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Status Availability:

• Full Time, Part Time, PRN, Weekend Warrior Available
• 7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30p, 11p-7:30a
• On Site

Our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity principles ensures that every applicant is evaluated for positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable law.