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Job description
Experience the charm and tranquility of Loysville, PA, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of long-term care patients. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, providing essential care and fostering a rewarding career. If you are passionate about patient care, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
Plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs.
Interview patients and record their medical history and physical condition.
Obtain patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
Provide routine care for patients; observe patients’ health; assist with patient comfort.
Assist physicians and registered nurses; prepare specimens for lab courier.
Provide wound care; prepare and administer injections and/or enemas; monitor catheters.
Direct clinical care and triage: Provide nursing care, administer first-aid, triage medical/dental/psychiatric issues, and handle medication/treatment administration.
Compliance & Documentation: Maintain detailed medical records, transcribe practitioner orders, and adhere strictly to the Pennsylvania Professional Nurse Law and Commonwealth/BJJS policies.
Incident Reporting: Required to complete official reports (JJACS) for significant incidents, including off-ground medical treatments, injuries, suicide gestures, or alleged abuse.
Coordination: Manage health appointments, off-site referrals, and clear communication between facility staff, residents, and healthcare providers.
Requirements
Completion of state-approved LPN program.
Current LPN license for the state that you are working in (or willingness to obtain).
Minimum 2 years of LPN experience required.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Active and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Comfort and resilience working in a secure, 24/7 juvenile residential facility.
Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills for safety documentation and medical reporting.
Pandologic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Registered Nurse (RN), Location:Loysville, PA-17047
Worksite address
loysville, PA, 17047, US
Who can apply
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