LPN / LVN - Skilled Nursing Facility Long Term Care
Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, PA
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

Compensation
Up to $35.25 per hour

DESCRIPTION
5K SIGN ON BONUS!!

Fairview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is committed to be the leading provider of long term care and health care services.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team!

WE are now offering NEW INCREASED RATES & SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS!
Overview:
The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our employees, so you’ll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging, yet rewarding. But you’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health, financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

We would love to talk with you about this long term care opportunity!

Why work for us?

Sign-on Bonus: up to $5000
Referral Bonuses: $2,000 for every RN/LPN/CNA you send our way!
Pay Rate: up to $35.25/hour based on experience & shift
Tuition assistance offered to qualified staff
Health & Dental Insurance
Generous PTO
Continuous professional and clinical training
Easily accessible via public transportation!
Your chance to work for a fun and supportive team that truly values you!
Monthly employee appreciation activities
Responsibilities:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides coordinated skilled nursing care to residents. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Services

The primary purpose of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

Supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by CNAs and other nursing personnel in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our Facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Unit Manager to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times
Provide direct nursing care to the residents
Monitor the performance of CNAs, nursing and non-licensed personnel
Provide education and counseling, performing disciplinary action as necessary
Manage emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner
Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records
Completes medication administration and treatment needs for all assigned residents
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing and a minimum of one or more years of long term care or in-patient setting. Demonstrates the ability to make appropriate judgments based on sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and elements of patient teaching.

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills
Familiarity with Point Click Care (PCC). Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and cooperative manner. Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality with regard to patient, staff and agency information. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities. Possesses the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Demonstrates an interest in working with a senior population. Ability to establish an effective working relationship with all departments and the community. Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
Talk or hear
Taste or smell
Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
On-Call on an as needed basis
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
Exposure to latex
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
Requires Travel: Frequently