LPN Charge Nurse

The Village at Penn State, located in State College, PA, is one of the area’s premier independent living communities, has an exciting opportunity for a Pool/Per Diem LPN Charge Nurse position.

Schedule Details

Pool/Per Diem - As Needed
12 hour shifts

Job Responsibilities:

Direct the day-to-day functions of household staff or other nursing personnel in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Community.
Interview and complete timely evaluations of household staff.
Ensure that all assigned nursing personnel including household staff comply with the written policies and procedures established by the Facility.
Evaluate/assess all residents with a change in condition daily, including suspected abuse.
Ensure physician/family notification and documentation of changes in condition.
Ensure proper procedures and policies for assisting with medications including accuracy, documentation, orders, etc., are followed for every medication daily.
Complete admission/discharge procedures.
Responsible for reviewing all incidents on the shift of occurrence and follow-up visits when deemed necessary. Shift documentation and visual assessment are required for nine shifts.
Ensure adequate supplies are available to staff at the beginning of shift.
All complaints are to follow complaint procedures using proper forms.

Requirements

Must possess, at a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate from an approved LPN/LVN/ program.
Current CPR certification.
Three (3) years’ experience in geriatric nursing and supervisor experience preferred.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a LPN/LVN in this state.

Here is just some of the benefits of coming to work for The Village at Penn State...

Paid time off
Tuition Assistance Program
Yearly evaluations and pay increases

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Liberty Lutheran Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer