Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Personal Care (Full-time)

Garden Spot Village•New Holland, PA

28d•$30

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Personal Care (Full-time) About Garden Spot Village Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future. Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™ At Garden Spot Village, our Personal Care LPNs provide direct and indirect resident care, administer medications, perform treatments, and support Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs). This position ensures high-quality, person-centered care while promoting resident safety, comfort, and dignity.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania under the State Board of Nursing
Ability to rotate shifts and work weekends as scheduled
Strong organizational, initiative, judgment, dependability, and leadership skills
Ability to work congenially with others and delegate wisely
Ability to teach necessary skills for proper care and documentation
Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact professionally with residents, families, physicians, and other visitors
May rotate shifts and work Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as scheduled
May be available for evening/weekend activities or assist during weather emergencies

Responsibilities

Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including conditions and family matters
Follow established standards of nursing practice and implement facility policies and procedures
Communicate pertinent information during and between shifts to ensure continuity of resident care
Conduct daily resident rounds and report problems to the nursing supervisor, initiating corrective actions as needed
Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective actions immediately
Participate in facility education programs
Supervise CNAs providing direct resident care and coach them according to established schedules
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations within the assigned unit
Build relationships with residents and families to obtain daily preferences and communicate them to CNAs in alignment with Person-Centered Care philosophy
Administer and document direct resident care, medications, and treatments per physicians’ orders
Notify physicians of changes in resident condition, medication errors, abnormal lab/X-ray results, or any unusual observations
Participate in development and implementation of resident interdisciplinary care plans
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance
Count narcotics, check emergency kits, and manage exchange keys
Provide daily instruction to CNAs regarding care and treatment procedures
Provide direct resident care as necessary, in addition to supervisory duties
Collaborate with residents, nursing staff, physicians, families, consultants, community agencies, and ancillary service providers
Participate in meal service while monitoring dietary needs of residents
Order, receive, and store medications appropriately
Ensure resident safety under your supervision
Observe all facility safety policies, including universal precautions for infectious waste and disease
Maintain professional appearance and wear a clean, neat uniform
Demonstrate dependability and punctuality by coming to work as scheduled
Participate in quality assurance activities and relevant in-services/training sessions
Engage residents in household activities, documenting participation and responses in PointClickCare
Perform other duties as assigned