LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse
Status: Full Time
Location: Trinity Health PACE Kinder Park
Position Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight and management to the provision of service delivery to participants. Provide skilled nursing care and prescribed treatments to participants according to professional nursing standards and primary care orders.
What you will do:
Provides skilled nursing care/prescribed treatments to participants according to professional nursing standards and primary care orders.
Demonstrates nursing care to and instructs participants and families in treatments and other self-care interventions.
Participates in daily program activities and provides comprehensive plan of care to meet participant needs and promote optimum health, independence and self-care.
Communicate, counsels and guides participants and families regarding service needs and concerns; makes referrals as appropriate.
Assist participant/caregiver with filling of medication sets, administering medications sent by pharmacy and accurately completing documentation process.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing Degree program and possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of PACE Organization.
Active CPR Certification required.
Must be willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL).
ASL proficiency preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated successful experience in related services with geriatric population.
Must have the ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols and a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in documenting the delivery of services.
Position requires ability to engage in frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, bending and lifting. Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 20 pounds if applicable.
Superior written and verbal communication skills appropriate for audience comprehension. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
Must be action-oriented, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision quality and be flexibility to adapt to ongoing change.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus
Competitive salary and benefit package, including 1st Day Benefit coverage and Daily Pay
Career paths and professional development
Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology
Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program
Ministry/Facility Information
Kinder Park is a part of Trinity Health PACE. Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and a part of Trinity Health, which is one of the largest not for profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.
Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health.
At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.