Part-Time LPN/RN Every Monday, 6:00am - 6:30pm (25hrs biweekly)

Enjoy the rewards and challenges of working as a RN or LPN at St. Edmond's Home for Children.  St. Edmond's is a residential care facility located in Rosemont/Bryn Mawr PA.  We provide an exceptional holistic outcome-oriented plan of care for children with intellectual and physical disabilities.

SCHEDULE:

 Part-time Every Monday, 6:00am - 6:30pm (25hrs biweekly)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, supervise and execute the Nursing Plan of Care for each resident. 
• Integrate the Nursing/Therapeutic plan of care in collaboration with Supervisor and Therapy team. 
• Delegates aspects of plan to Direct Care staff and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Participates in I.H.P. conferences and periodic reviews.
• Evaluates prospective new admissions from a nursing viewpoint in cooperation with the Director of Nursing.
• Review conditions of residents with Primary Care Physician and Director of Nursing, records and implements physician’s orders including administration of medications, treatments, diet orders, etc.  Is responsible for following up on diagnostic tests, special studies and other procedures in conjunction with Nurse Manager.
• Makes provisions in providing medications, copies of prescriptions, in conjunction with Social Service department when a resident is transferred or returns to home for extended visits.  Will also provide instructions to family members, staff of facility when a transfer is involved regarding the medical concerns that should be monitored or guarded against.
• Confers with Nurse Manager as required on conditions of residents, updates plan of care, maintains documentation on changes in conditions of residents, and updates appropriate staff of these changes.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Policies and Procedures of St. Edmond’s Home and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains a current understanding of all emergency medical procedures as the appropriate standard of care dictates. And, to assure compliance with any policies/guidelines as they pertain to emergency medical procedures.
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Pennsylvania. 
• 1-3 years nursing experience.
• 1-3 years pediatric experience and previous experience with physically disabled and developmentally disabled children (preferred).
• Certified in CPR prior to working independently with the children. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Stands, walks, bends and uses hands frequently throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, push, pull and move residents, equipment, supplies and 100 pounds with assistance. 
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.

St. Edmond’s is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability or handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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