20-169 Licensed Practical Nurse

THE CARE CENTER, INC.

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POSITION:      Licensed Practical Nurse (Part-Time)

                          LTSR Program

                          Butler, PA

PAY GRADE:         12

WAGE:                   $16.55 (Opportunity for advancement with the agency)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                               

• Reports changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse and to the appropriate supervisor.
• Monitors patient progress and environment on an ongoing basis and completes and submits the reports and recommendations.
• Completes all required documentation including clinical, statistical, inter-disciplinary communications, patient care documentation, and other medical information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences, communications and documents all contacts with other services in the patient's clinical record.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in client or community education/informational programs and events as required.
• Maintains contact and serves as a patient advocate with appropriate medical professionals as required by the patient's needs and treatment.
• Performs other related duties as may be necessary or required to ensure

patient safety, quality treatment, and successful operation of the program.

• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:                  

• Graduate of an approved Practical Nurse Program.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
• Ability to understand and carry out directions/instructions.
• One year of experience in an acute care or skilled care facility or previous home health care experience preferred.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.    POSTING#20-169.

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