Licensed Practical Nurse​/LPN​/Part Time

Job Title: Nurse / LPN or RN

Shift: Evening or Night / Part Time

Location: Coffman Nursing Home, Hagerstown

Compensation: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour, plus generous shift differentials

• Provide the highest degree of quality nursing care to the residents following Fahrney-Keedy’s policies and procedures.
• Supervise day‑to‑day nursing activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor the CMA’s and GNA’s assigned to the floor to ensure residents receive quality care.

As an LPN/RN, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibilities, and accountability necessary for your duties.

Employment with Fahrney‑Keedy is her party may terminate the relationship for any reason, at any time, without notice.

All employee information is confidential. Employees may not solicit, collect, or divulge any information without prior written consent from Fahrney‑Keedy.

• Make rounds at the beginning and end of shift.
• Perform admission assessments on new and readmitted residents.
• Consult with physicians and coordinate resident care, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Create and maintain a warm, positive environment on the unit.
• Report complaints and grievances immediately.
• Participate in nursing reports upon reporting for duty.
• Follow policies concerning exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Review resident records for orders, medications, and diets.
• Review lab reports and notify physicians of results.
• Notify physicians and responsible parties of accidents, incidents, or changes in resident condition.
• Administer medication, catheterization, tube feeding, suctioning, dressing changes, wound care, and other nursing services; document accurately.
• Obtain specimens for lab tests.
• Monitor seriously ill residents and assess skin for breakdown.
• Implement preventative measures for skin breakdown and treat decubitus ulcers appropriately.
• Ensure GNA’s and CMA’s provide care per each resident’s plan and wishes.
• Meet with residents and family members as necessary.
• Notify funeral homes as required after resident death.
• Administer all medication and treatments per physician orders and policies.
• Verify resident identity before medication administration.
• Maintain sufficient medication supply and document narcotics accurately.
• Chart and document all care, incidents, and changes in condition electronically.
• Report training and competency records of GNA’s and CMA’s to the Director of Nursing.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment and comply with infection control policies.
• Participate in safety drills and maintain equipment in proper condition.
• Follow safe handling procedures for hazardous chemicals and supplies.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and report any hazards or incidents.

• Continuous movement throughout the facility.
• Frequent interruptions.
• Interaction with hostile or emotionally upset residents, family, and visitors.
• Potential work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Call‑backs during emergency conditions such as severe weather.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.
• Participation in educational programs.
• Risk of injury from falls, burns, odors, and other workplace hazards.

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Provide all nursing care in privacy.
• Obtain permission to enter all resident rooms.
• Report grievances and complaints to the Nursing Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
• Report any abuse or misuse of resident property to the Abuse Coordinator.
• Honor resident refusals of treatment and report them to your Supervisor.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess knowledge and skills for age‑related resident care.
• Must contribute to teamwork and exemplify team concepts.
• Must be capable of independent decision‑making when warranted.
• Must be tactful in dealing with staff, residents, family, and the public.
• Must work harmoniously with other staff.
• Must be patient, cheerful, and enthusiastic, handling difficult residents.
• Must seek out and incorporate new nursing methods.
• Must…