LPN - Resident Care Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Resident Care Nurse (LPN)

Full Time | Evenings

Pay rate between $27 - $33/hour (based on experience & including shift differentials)

The Village at LifeQuest is located in Quakertown, PA. We are seeking passionate team members who care about making a difference. Join our team and be an everyday hero at LifeQuest Nursing Center where quality of life counts! We care like family and our duty is our passion!

What does LifeQuest offer employees?

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Generous PTO which starts with 16 days your first year (includes 6 holidays)
• Day off for your Birthday!
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Principle retirement plan with employer match
• Discounts for onsite Daycare at 3 of our sites!
  • Full time employees receive 75% off 1st child. 50% off each additional child
  • Part time employees receive 50% off 1st child. 25% off each additional child
• Monthly Employee Appreciate treats

What will I do as a Resident Care Nurse (LPN or RN)?

• Administer medications (when needed)
• Communicate with doctors and family members
• Provide direction for care staff
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of residents and their families
• Provide daily assessment of "at risk" residents to ensure health needs are being met
• Assist Resident Care Director with ensuring that all medications are being administered per company and state policies.
• Provide training and support to Resident Care Assistants to ensure that they are properly administering medications
• QA at the direction of the Resident Care Director of the MAR, storage, and supply of medication to ensure compliance.
• Personally observe administration of medications to ensure compliance.
• Establish and maintain a healthy working relationship with PCP, specialists and other medical providers.
• Communicate with all departments changes in residents and medical needs.
• Directly supervises employees
• Facilitate communication between shifts and caregivers
• Assign care giving duties to direct caregivers
• Provide assistance with coverage in extreme situations
• Assist with assuring Medication Assistants and Resident Care Assistants are knowledgeable of current company and state policies pertinent to their jobs
• Assist with assessment of new residents for admission including ensuring that all admission paperwork meets company and state requirements prior to admission
• Assist with resident admission, transfer, and discharge as needed
• Ensure that all employee evaluations are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure ASP is followed

What is required in this position?

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid and current LPN license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Must have a valid PA driver's license
• Must maintain certification as a practicum observer
• Must maintain CPR certification
• Must complete annual training as required by current regulations
• Must have excellent planning, organizational, time management & assessment skills
• Must have excellent communications skills

What makes LifeQuest unique?

At LifeQuest, we are a family of health care services and facilities dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of the health and life environment of people of all ages. LifeQuest is a nonprofit organization located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania serving the Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties. We are a top-rated, cutting-edge family of facilities offering quality personal and health care services ranging from infant care through senior care.

Why work here?

T.E.A.M. = Together everyone accomplishes more!

LifeQuest will achieve its goals by being the Employer of Choice, by treating our co-workers with respect and in a professional manner , and thereby facilitating our commitment to a high standard of public service.