What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Infection Prevention) position at SpiriTrust Lutheran?
SpiriTrust Lutheran® serves five counties in southcentral Pennsylvania by providing residential living, assisted living, personal care, memory support and nursing and rehabilitation services in six life plan communities along with home care, in-home support, hospice services and palliative care. Our communities rank amongst the best, earning the award for Best Senior Living by U.S. News & World Report.
Our commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment is grounded in our mission, values, and culture of considerate behavior core tenets. We are excited to invite you to apply and discover the many opportunities available to join the SpiriTrust Lutheran team. Come be a part of our team and catch the spirit as you experience the rewards of working with our team!
SpiriTrust Lutheran® seeks a Full Time Day shift Licensed Practical Nurse with Infection Prevention responsibilities at The Village at Gettysburg in Gettysburg PA.
*GPNs Welcome to Apply!*
Education/Training: Must possess a current unencumbered LPN license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Skill(s): Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proficient decision-making skills; proficient assessment skill; thorough knowledge of current Department of Health regulations; current CPR certification; demonstrated supervisory skills.
Experience: No LPN experience needed. New Graduates welcome.
General Responsibilities:
- Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in accordance with Agency standards and physician orders.
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive resident information; charts progress notes on all residents in a descriptive manner.
- Provides emergency response/care to residents in the skilled care center and within the retirement community.
- Prepares and administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician using current, accepted standards of nursing practice and quality assurance.
- Administers skilled services; assists with physician visits, physical examinations, and chart reviews; provides direct nursing care as needed.
- Wounds and skin integrity program.
SpiriTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
