What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Practical Nurse GPN position at Lutheran SeniorLife?
Overview
Rates starting $23.50 per hour.
Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
Passavant Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community where residents can receive as little or as much care as they need.
Become part of a team that values, respects, and appreciates compassionate, person-centered care. Pursue a deeply rewarding career in a beautiful community with a great work culture and daily opportunities to build relationships. Find joy knowing you can thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of older adults.
Under the supervision of the licensed Registered Nurse, the GPN assumes responsibility of resident/patient care on a designated unit for each shift worked by performing professional nursing duties and assuring the completion of nurse aide duties. Cooperates with all disciplines to assure high quality resident/patient centered care.
Qualifications
- Graduated from an accredited school of Nursing and must possess a current Temp Practice Permit; in good standing, from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Must successfully pass the nursing boards within 1 year of receipt of the temporary practice permit (unless extended by state) to obtain an LPN position and remain in their current clinical capacity.
Benefits
Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*
- FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
- Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
- Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
- Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
- Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
- Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
- Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
- Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
- Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Typical Work Hours
40 hours a weekShift
EveningSalary : $24
