Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN WKDS​/S​/M or F​/S​/S

Gracedale Nursing Home, located in a beautiful rural setting outside Nazareth, Pennsylvania, has been providing the highest quality long‑term care, along with rehabilitative and restorative services, to residents of the Lehigh Valley and beyond since the 1960's.

To care for the people with healthcare needs in the most cost‑effective manner while preserving their dignity and pursuit of the highest quality of life.

To improve care outcomes so that Gracedale is a preferred facility for area referral sources and a facility of choice for prospective residents and employees.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of nursing and medical support functions at Gracedale Nursing Home, such as dispensing medications and providing treatment. These positions work 12‑hour shifts (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) every Saturday/Sunday/Monday or Friday/Saturday/Sunday – full‑time benefits provided.

Licensed practical nursing work performing a variety of nursing and medical support functions in a county medical facility. A position in this class dispenses medications, provides treatments and has the required knowledge for documentation on a medical record. This position also includes charge nurse of a unit when assigned.

This position reports directly to a higher‑level nursing position.

This position supervises the work of Certified Nurse Aides.

Provides the needs of the resident upon recommendation and orders of the attending physician and reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor, or physician, the resident's condition and reaction to medication, treatments or significant incidents.

LPN is also responsible for including but not limited to: timely documentation, assistance with admissions, discharges, transfers, returns, medication, reporting of untoward events, updating care plans, notifications to RN’s, supervisors, physicians, families, etc. LPN will follow established procedures; utilize resources when needed, e.g. staff development, policies, adjust work assignments in response to unanticipated absences, changes in resident load or nursing needs, or similar situations.

Works with unit personnel to ensure effectiveness of treatments and general care provided, correct inappropriate or ineffective care, and determine overall patient status; carries out specific nursing functions restricted to performance by LPN. Administers and accurately records prescribed medications and treatments, observing resident's reactions to medications and treatments; reports to Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Supervisor any visible symptoms or adverse reactions.

Performs nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to routine bedside nursing, including but not limited to: care required to meet the physical, psychological, nutritional, religious, emotional and social needs of the residents. These duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to bathing, feeding, making beds, ambulation of patients via wheelchair, geri chair, cane, walker, or assistance of nursing personnel, complete vital signs, intake and output, enemas, hot and cold applications, skin care, wound care, tracheostomy care, catheterization, tube feedings, perform CPR, etc.

Performs nursing duties and responsibilities relevant to the health and welfare of the patient including safety measures; e.g. restraints (all types), oxygen therapy, etc.

Maintains residents’ clinical record by accurately and timely charting all pertinent data, untoward events, focused assessments and appropriate observations. Documentation on the resident's clinical record to include but is not limited to: vital signs, clinic tests, intake and output, accurate and timely nurses' notes, notifications to family and physicians, etc.

Coordinates, instructs and assumes lead work responsibilities for Certified Nurse Aides and students when assigned.

Processes forms and miscellaneous documents as necessary.

Other job duties as necessary. Performs related work as may be required.

An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all,…