Description

Located in Mt. Lebanon PA, Asbury Heights staff is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through high-quality and compassionate care. If you are looking to jump start your career within a skilled nursing and rehab facility apply to Asbury Heights today!

This is a Casual position. Shifts will vary.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with physician and care team to ensure quality resident care.
• Reports and records all changes observed in condition or behavior of residents in accordance with documentation practices and policies.
• Complies with established medication use policies, safety policies and procedures including standard infection control practices.
• Oversees care given by Certified Nursing Assistants to ensure adequate and timely care is provided
• Complies with established medication use policies.
• Observes and records resident's symptoms, condition, and/or reactions to medications and treatments and reports results to the RN in charge.
• Gives injections, takes vital signs, performs basic diagnostic tests, observes residents, dresses wounds, administers medication.
• Provide IV therapy as permitted by policy.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Communicates effectively with residents and families about care concerns. Instructs and demonstrates care.
• Discusses any resident of family concerns with RN in charge, so that issue can be appropriately addressed.

Qualifications

Completion of a Practical Nursing Program approved by the State Board of Nursing

Long Term Care Experience Preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Current licensure as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

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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.