What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Skilled Care position at Brethren Village Retirement Community?
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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, has opportunities for skilled Licensed Practical Nurses. Full-time and part-time opportunities for LPN's are typically available on all shifts, in our Skilled Nursing Facility and in our Short Term Rehabilitation Center.
Newly-hired LPN's are eligible for competitive pay rates and generous shift differentials ($3.00 extra per hour on the evening shift, $2.00 extra per hour on the night shift, plus $1.00 extra per hour on weekends).
Brethren Village offers new LPN's extensive on-the-job training to set you up for success; on-going guidance and support; an environment where you can develop your skills; a variety of work schedules to meet your needs.
Brethren Village's LPN's provide the highest-quality clinical care, while fostering positive and supportive relationships with older adult Residents, to enhance their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Our LPN's work cooperatively with RN's and CNA's to monitor health status and provide direct patient care.
Typical Work Schedules
- Full-time, benefits-eligible, 37.5 to 40 hours per week: 8-hour and 12-hour schedules are typically available on all shifts; work days will vary a bit from week to week and typically include every other weekend and holiday; some Monday through Friday positions are available
- Part-time: part-time schedules are typically available on all shifts, including some 4-hour shift schedules and weekend-only schedules
Core Requirements:
- a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently
- the ability to complete online training independently
- dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
- attention to safety: ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards
- commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect
Additional Requirements for this Position:
- valid PA LPN credentials
- current CPR and First Aid certification
- ability and willingness to provide effective guidance and coaching to CNA's
- willingness to provide assistance to Residents, including Residents with cognitive impairment, with their dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, and bathroom needs when needed
- the ability to safely transfer Residents, properly using mechanical lifts when necessary; to safely push adult Residents in wheel chairs; to safely assist Residents who may begin to fall
- the ability to quickly and safely assist Residents during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations
- the ability to remain calm and provide effective care in a fast-paced environment
- understanding of HIPAA privacy regulations
- ability and willingness to work every other weekend and holiday
For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.
If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us!
At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident.
Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds.
At Brethren Village, our Team Members enjoy:
- work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
- stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years
- a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meet your needs
- thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
- the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
- appreciation events for Team Members
- competitive wages
- generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
- comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members
- employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan
- free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
- the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members
- an on-site child care center with discounted tuition
- clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities
- a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas
Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status.
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