Description
Located in Mercer PA, Avalon Springs is a modern nursing facility located on a beautiful 40 acre campus. Every day its staff is dedicated to providing residents with the greatest quality of life by caring for the residents with compassion, dignity, and respect. If you are looking to jump start your career within a skilled nursing and rehab facility apply to Avalon Springs today!
This is a Full Time position on the Daylight Shift.
Responsibilities:
- Provides resident/significant other health teaching as delegated by and observed by the RN.
- Administers medication and treatments accurately, observing resident response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
- Monitors I.V. sites and administers I.V. meds through peripheral lines if LPN has basic I.V. certification.
- Documents all aspects of residents care as accurately, concisely, and promptly as per state and federal requirements
- Maintains and coordinates communication among resident/significant other, staff, and physician as evidenced within medical record, client, and health care team feedback
- Attends physician rounds on assigned residents and communicates observations - regarding residents condition
- Maintains confidentiality of resident information at all times.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals.
- Complies with the facilitys infection control policies and procedures including Body Substance Isolation (BSI) and the Exposure Control Plan that reflects OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to ensure a safe working environment for self and others.
Qualifications
The Jan. 13 Supreme Court of the United States decision that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate will move forward requires UPMC to ensure individuals either get vaccinated or receive a requested medical or religious exemption by Jan. 27. For individuals who choose an mRNA vaccine, a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna must be received by Monday, Feb. 28, or within the designated timeframe after your first dose is received.
While the deadlines have passed, it’s not too late to get your first shot or request a medical or religious exemption. We each play a part in reaching 100% in our COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
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If you previously chose not to be vaccinated, we urge you to get a vaccine now. You can schedule your COVID-19 vaccination through UPMC, or visit a non-UPMC provider or UPMC Urgent Care location.
Current Licensure as Licensed Practical Nursing in Pennsylvania or temporary practice permit required.
Minimum one-year experience in long term care or other clinical nursing experience preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Act 34
- OAPSA
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
Total Rewards
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Our Values
At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
