Salary
Starting at $32.00/hr.
Overview
LPN Opportunities at Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County)
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics) Position Overview:
- Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County) is seeking dedicated and compassionate License Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. The License Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in ensuring the general health and well-being of assigned individuals by providing direct nursing care. Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing assessing, and evaluating the care of individuals to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times. LPN’s monitor the performance of non-licensed personnel and assist in modifying treatment regimens to meet the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of the individual in accordance with established nursing practices and the requirements of the policies and procedures of the organization in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility.
PSC is proud to advertise optimal nurse to patient ratios.
Pediatric Specialty Care Overview:
- At Pediatric Specialty Care, we are dedicated to providing the best possible long term, short term and transitional care available for technology-dependent and medically fragile infants, children and young adults. Pediatric Specialty Care is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of medically complex and technology dependent individuals ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Our goal is to enable children with special needs to realize their fullest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is evident to our residents and their families that whether we are helping to transition a child back to their family’s home or celebrating a resident’s small, yet miraculous achievement, we are deeply committed to their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being every step of the way.
Company Mission, Vision and Core Values:
Mission: People caring for people
Vision: We strive to be your partner of choice
Core Values - ICARE Prinicples:
Integrity - We are honest and do what is right
Collaboration - We work as a team and earn the trust of our partners
Accountability - We turn purpose into action to achieve our goals and celebrate the accomplishments of others
Respect - We treat others with courtesy and dignity
Excellence - We pursue high standards and innovation to be the best
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Shift Options (12-hour shifts):
- Dayshift (6:45am-7:15pm)
- Nightshift (6:45pm-7:15am)
In addition to a competitive pay package that includes our NEW SHIFT PREMIUM, we offer:
- Optimal Nurse to Patent Ratios
- Mentorship & Training – WE WELCOME & SUPPORT NEW NURSES & GRADUATES!
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- PTO & Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pediatric Specialty Care in Point Pleasant, PA is located at: 90 Cafferty Road, Point Pleasant, PA 18950.
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Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Pediatrics):
- Actively participates in the planning and delivery of care to all assigned individuals. The LPN is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed professional and is accountable to individuals for the quality of care delivered.
- Administers medications and treatments to assigned individuals as ordered by the physician. The 5 rights of medication administration will be utilized as appropriate.
- Performs and promotes timely and accurate documentation.
- Assists in performing accurate thorough and timely completion of nursing admission evaluations and re-evaluations of individual care needs in accordance with Nursing Department standards of practice.
- Documents as required in care plans, nursing notes, medical administration records, treatment records and other necessary records.
- Provides evaluation of needs of individual care planning information as necessary and as requested nurses and other health care disciplines; completes individual education in accordance with established procedures.
- Performs all position duties according to safety rules and standards of practice required for this position, and as required to ensure the general safety of staff, individuals and visitors of the facility.
- Reports to the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, RN Supervisor and/or licensed professional any unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs and progress of individuals.
- Contacts MD/NP/PA for orders or updates according to individual’s response to treatment plan and/or situation and updates family members as needed.
- Participates in Change-of-Shift Report and is responsible for bringing nursing personnel of next shift up to date regarding the care and needs of individuals.
- Communicates with RN and the individual’s health care team members to seek guidance when the individual’s care needs exceed LPN scope of practice or if individual’s condition deteriorates or individual needs immediate assistance.
- Attends and participates in orientation and in-service training prior to performing tasks that are new or that the RN does not feel competent performing.
- Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep staff abreast of changes in the profession, changes in company policies/procedures, and completion of all annual mandatory education. Encourages and participates in the ongoing education and professional development of NTs.
- Serves as a role model and represents the organization in a manner that conveys professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity and a respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.
- Participates in quality improvement, clinical and safety programs upon request
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (Pediatrics) - Skills/Competencies:
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently or part of a group
- Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written
- Displays patience, empathy and passion for working with children
- Ability to be flexible and interact with a variety of developmental levels
- Ability to handle confidential information with professional discretion
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Qualifications
Educational Requirements and Qualifications for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Pediatrics)
- Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a current state license in good standing for the state in which work is performed
- Valid, current BLS/CPR and First Aid certification
- Must be at last 21 years of age
- Training and work experience in a pediatric setting preferred
- Meets the qualifications of a Child Care Supervisor as described in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3800
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
