Personal Care- LPN - Flex Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Care- LPN

About Frederick Living

Frederick Living has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Frederick Living's benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

Rates starting at $33.25, plus shift differentials including $2.00 for evening evenings, $1.50 for nights and an additional $1.00 for weekends!

Full-Time Team Members (30+ hours per week)

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX after 30 days of employment
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Full-Time & Part-Time Team Members

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

For All Team Members

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible after 90 days of employment (age 18+) with Employer Match
• On-Site Gym
• Referral Bonus Program
• Compassion and Relief Fund
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Programs
• 24-hour coffee/tea service
• Appreciation Days & Special Events
• Potential for Annual Resident Christmas Bonus and Increases
• American Heritage Credit Union

About the Role

As a Personal Care – LPN at Frederick Living, you will be responsible for the total nursing care program in Personal Care through nursing personnel management and direction. You'll play a key leadership role in ensuring residents receive high-quality, compassionate care every day.

What You'll Do

As the Personal Care LPN, you'll oversee the daily nursing care operations in Personal Care, working closely with your team and the Clinical Manager to deliver excellent resident care.

• Act consistently as a team player and foster a collaborative environment
• Make out daily assignments for resident care and assure completeness by end of shift
• Make daily rounds of all residents and areas, recognizing, interpreting, and reporting conditions to the Clinical Manager
• Make rounds with physicians and call as needed
• Administer medications, oral and IM, as assigned daily
• Perform treatments as ordered and routine tasks such as BPs, weights, and intake/output
• Order medications, diets, supplies, and equipment as needed
• Complete admission and discharge assessments on all residents as necessary
• Conduct team conferences at daily report as needed
• Check equipment for cleanliness and condition, including med room, linen storage, and central bathing areas
• Teach and instruct nurse aides whenever necessary
• Assist in hands-on resident care and answer call bells as needed
• Monitor lab testing requests/results and call or fax abnormal readings to physicians
• Report all incidents and hospitalizations to Personal Care Managers immediately
• Maintain emergency equipment and supplies
• Enter demographics and medications into the computer for admissions and medication changes
• Assess residents when ill or in pain and take immediate steps to resolve
• Update families when there is a change in resident status
• Make rounds two times per shift and PRN in Aspen
• Schedule coverage and cover call-offs
• Communicate resident needs and care levels to outside agencies
• Monitor and complete wound care
• Train new employees, nurses, and unit clerks
• Support resident physicians in the medical suite
• Conduct audits of medication carts and resident records
• Abide by the organization's code of conduct at all times
• Uphold the Frederick Living Mission Statement and demonstrate core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, staff, volunteers, families, visitors, and vendors
• Maintain resident and staff confidentiality and support person-centered care initiatives
• Perform other related duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing School with current licensure by examination in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Prior experience in geriatric nursing preferred
• Good physical and mental health — must provide a satisfactory physician exam and TB Test or chest X-ray upon hire and as required thereafter
• Strong communication skills — must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English effectively
• Ability to grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand, and walk long distances to perform essential job functions
• Ability to lift weight in excess of 50 pounds
• Ability to feel, hear, see, smell, and speak adequately to perform essential job functions
• Ability to work in inside environmental conditions
• Willingness to work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Willingness to assist in emergencies as needed

Work Environment

• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, chemical and respiratory hazards, infection, odors, and behavior challenges associated with the aging process
• Will be exposed to animals and their care

Why You’ll Love Working at Frederick Living

At Frederick Living, you’ll be part of a compassionate, purpose-driven team. As a Personal Care – LPN, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while supporting their independence and well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Frederick Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.