LPN - Personal Care
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Londonderry Village
PA
Summary
The Personal Care Charge Nurse oversees daily unit operations, provides hands-on clinical care, and administers medications. They also supervise Personal Care Aides and Medication Technicians to ensure high-quality, safe resident care.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Palmyra , PA 17078Salary Range: $29.00 - $31.00 HourlyShift: Full Time; 8 shifts/pay, 2:45pm-11:15pm; every other weekend and holiday. Eligible for $4.00 per hour shift differential.
Be Part of Something Meaningful - at Londonderry Village! Located in the heart of Palmyra, PA.
Are you ready to make a difference every day?
Londonderry Village is a vibrant, active senior living community that is home to over 620 residents across independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing. For more than 45 years, we've built a workplace where staff are truly appreciated - and where the work you do matters.
We're proud to offer more than just a job. At Londonderry Village, you'll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team that supports one another. If you're passionate about helping others and want to feel connected to the impact you make, this is the place for you.
Why Work With Us?
Enjoy a wide range of perks and benefits, including:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, and personal days
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match - up to 8%!
Company-Paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Short-Term Disability
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Wellness Incentives for Annual Checkups
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And that's not all - you'll also have access to onsite amenities that support your well-being:
Fully equipped Wellness Center with gym, pool, and hot tub.
Onsite Cafe, Restaurant, and Convenience Store.
Make a difference. Feel valued. Thrive.
Join us at Londonderry Village - and love where you work.
Lead a Team. Elevate Care. Change Lives.
Step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise makes a meaningful difference every day. As the Personal Care Charge Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Personal Care unit during your scheduled shift, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. You’ll provide hands-on nursing care, administer medications and treatments, and serve as a trusted clinical resource for residents, families, and team members.
You’ll also lead and support our Personal Care team by supervising and directing Personal care Aides and Medication Technicians, promoting teamwork, accountability, and exceptional resident service. If you’re a confident nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading others, and is passionate about creating a positive experience for residents, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead the Shift & Coordinate Care
Receive and provide thorough shift-to-shift reports, ensuring Personal Care Aides and Medication Technicians have the information needed to deliver safe, consistent care.
Maintain accurate narcotic counts and medication keys while completing all required documentation.
Supervise Personal Care Aides and Medication Technicians, ensuring resident care is delivered according to individual support plans, established standards, and LV policies and safety procedures.
Deliver Exceptional Clinical Care
Conduct comprehensive resident assessments and daily rounds, monitoring for changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions and follow-up.
Prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing standards.
Evaluate and document residents’ responses to medications and treatments and address concerns promptly.
Recognize and respond to resident emergencies, including initiating appropriate life-saving measures consistent with the resident’s advance directives.
Coordinate Communication & Follow-Up
Communicate significant changes in resident condition—including weight changes, medication errors, and abnormal test results—to physicians, responsible parties, and the Personal Care Administrator, ensuring timely follow-up.
Accept and accurately transcribe physician orders and coordinate medication orders, laboratory testing, and retrieval of results as needed.
Listen to concerns raised by residents, responsible parties, physicians, and staff; take appropriate corrective action and communicate concerns and follow-up to the Personal Care Administrator.
Support Resident Transitions & Care Planning
Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating individualized resident support plans based on comprehensive assessments and changing needs.
Coordinate admission, transfer, and discharge processes, including required documentation and communication with physicians, ancillary providers, residents, families, and other departments.
Ensure resident information and care needs are communicated effectively throughout every transition.
QualificationsWhat You Bring to the Table
Licensure: Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Practical Nursing (LPN) license in good standing.
Certifications: Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Regulatory Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age in accordance with applicable licensing regulations.
Londonderry Village is a nonprofit life plan community based in Palmyra and affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. It was established in 1979, and is presently home to nearly 600 residents living on a growing campus of over 150 acres. Londonderry Village is known for its vibrant activities, resident volunteerism and philanthropy, strong finances, and for successfully operating six Green Houses as part of its health care offerings. The Green Houses are stand-alone homes that accommodate up to 10 residents per home.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Londonderry Village is a nonprofit life plan community based in Palmyra and affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. It was established in 1979, and is presently home to nearly 600 residents living on a growing campus of over 150 acres. Londonderry Village is known for its vibrant activities, resident volunteerism and philanthropy, strong finances, and for successfully operating six Green Houses as part of its health care offerings. The Green Houses are stand-alone homes that accommodate up to 10 residents per home.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Palmyra, Pennsylvania