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

To Apply: Please hit the quick apply button.

Liberty Lutheran Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer