Job description

Fair Acres is the largest skilled nursing facility in Delaware County, we are owned and operated by the County of Delaware. Fair Acres is proud to offer our residents long term care, short term rehabilitation, respite care and hospice services. We are members of the Pennsylvania Association of County Affiliated Homes, and we are proud to serve as a geriatric training site for local colleges, universities, and nursing schools.

Fair Acres offers competitive compensation, great benefits- including a pension, a pleasant working environment, and the opportunity to make a difference!

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) primary responsibility is to delivers safe and therapeutic nursing care using the Nursing Process and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, DOH Regulations, State Regulations and the policies and procedures of Fair Acres.

Responsibilities:

• Is confident and flexible in ability to practice nursing on any unit throughout the facility, and maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Maintains open, professional communication with the Unit Manager, Nursing Supervisor, residents, visitors and employees.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the Nursing Department and Administration of Fair Acres and participates on committees as requested.
• Ensures effective organization of assignments by establishing priorities and setting goals.
• Evaluates and reports all significant symptoms, reactions, and changes in a resident’s condition.
• Records pertinent information and assures the continuity of accurate and timely documentation to facilitate communication among services

Performs nursing functions, such as:

• Administration of medications and treatments
• Activities of daily living
• Rehabilitative techniques to restore and/or maintain resident independence
• Maintains standard precautions.
• Provides end of life care.
• Participates and monitors the TAPS program.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team in providing quality care, and documentation of resident goals.
• Promotes and models a cooperative team effort among staff and peers.
• Maintains and ensures resident and staff confidentiality to be compliant HIPAA.
• Participates in Staff Development programs as mandated by Fair Acres and seeks additional self-enrichment and professional growth through continuing education.
• Ensures correct use of equipment and supplies, and notifies appropriate departments when maintenance is required.
• Assumes other duties as deemed necessary by the Unit Manager and/or Nursing Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Current LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift/transfer residents

Must be able to move, unencumbered, about the facility

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
vaccination required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Media, PA 19063: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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