Job Description

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a LPN / LVN Long Term Care for a local contract job in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking an Licensed Practical Nurse to join a respected long-term care health system in Jersey Shore, PA This health system delivers high-quality compassionate care to patients and values its employees by offering a work culture and benefits that make a difference. Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Location: Jersey Shore, PA   Benefits include:  

• - Competitive salary 
• - Comprehensive health insurance 
• - Retirement savings with company match 
• - Professional development opportunities, often with tuition reimbursement or financial assistance 
• - Employee wellness and recognition programs 
• - Free parking 
• - State-of-the-art facilities 
• - And more! 

Job Description: As the Licensed Practical Nurse , you will direct and take responsibility for the total care of residents on a team while working under the direction of a supervisor and/or nurse manager. You will be responsible for implementing interventions that are designed to achieve the goals and objectives of the resident plan of care. Your other duties will include but are not limited to: 

• - Report promptly for duty, provide shift reports, and participate in safety rallies. 
• - Supervise nursing units, assign tasks to staff, and provide backup support as needed. 
• - Monitor staff professionalism and review staff activity to ensure completion of scheduled tasks. 
• - Assist with resolving staffing needs and emergency issues. 
• - Collect data for nursing assessments and care plans, revising care plans as needed. 
• - Facilitate scheduling and preparation of residents/patients for diagnostic studies. 
• - Conduct planned activity/teaching sessions with residents. 
• - Respond courteously and respectfully to resident and family requests. 
• - Honor resident decisions, informing them of care plans calmly. 
• - Review and adhere to compliance policies and safety standards. 
• - Maintain infection control standards and handle emergencies. 
• - Perform treatments and medication processes per physician orders. 
• - Educate residents on medication regimens and side effects. 
• - Ensure accurate transcription of physician orders and complete documentation. 
• - Perform other duties as assigned. 

Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations, and hospitality. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. 

Additional Qualifications

• Current LPN license.
• Previous experience in a rehab setting preferred.
• Ability to relate to staff in a professional manner.
• Must be flexible with scheduling.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to residents emotional, social, mental health and spiritual needs.
• Able to exercise sound professional judgment.
• Able to respond to emergencies.

Nucleus Healthcare Job ID #3614.

About Nucleus Healthcare

Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today!

 Benefits:

• Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by the facility/organization you are interested in applying for.
• Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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