What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Skilled Care Charge Nurse - Second Shift position at HOMELAND CENTER?
Are you a caring and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse? Are you driven by a desire to provide the highest quality of care? Do you have a strong attention for details? Do you have excellent problem-solving and communication skills? Are you able to coach and encourage others to work together and provide superior care? Are you adept at balancing multiple tasks simultaneously?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we invite you to apply to join our exceptional team as a Charge Nurse (LPN).
Homeland has a tradition of caring that began in 1867 and continues today with Homeland Center and community outreach services: Hospice, Palliative Care, HomeHealth, and HomeCare. At Homeland, every person on our team matters and fulfills a greater purpose in the lives of our residents, patients, and clients.
As a Charge Nurse (LPN) for Homeland Center, you will be contributing to a culture of care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing care of residents within a skilled nursing setting.
- This opening requires a valid Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- This opening is for Second Shift (3pm-11pm), with full-time and part-time opportunities.
As a full-time Homeland Center employee, you would be eligible for:
- Competitive Pay Rates.
- Excellent Health Benefit Options, with little to no cost and low co-pays, including:
- Vision
- Dental
- Prescription
- 401K with matching and the direct support of a financial advisor to help you meet your goals.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing and providing physician ordered direct care.
- Distributing medications.
- Updating electronic medical charts.
- Ensuring continuity of care for residents between shifts.
- Supervising the care provided by CNAs and other support staff.
- Maintaining the role of Resident Advocate, with a focus on the facility’s mission, goals, and objectives associated to high quality care.
Requirements include:
- Education and Experience:
- Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prior experience with Geriatric residents preferred.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Valid and Current Practical Nurse Licensure from the State of PA Licensure Board
- Computer Skills:
- Experience and familiarity with electronic charting programs such as Point Click Care. Computerized Medication Cart and Electronic Medical Records is helpful, but not required. Must be willing to be trained in electronic charting and documentation.
- Other Skills:
- Team Player that is willing to assist in the accomplishment of the overall goal of the facility and for the benefit of our residents.
Homeland Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
