LPN Part-time
New Perspective

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

New Perspective Johnstown, PA, US

Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here!

A career at New Perspective Senior Living is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our culture is built on servant leadership; we empower team members to support one another, lead with compassion, and to put residents first in everything we do. Our unique care model focuses on four pillars: Physical Fitness, Brain Fitness, Dining Experience, and Social/Spiritual Enrichment in order to provide high quality care tailored each resident's unique needs and lifestyle.

As we work toward our goal of helping 10,000 residents Live Life on Purpose, every team member plays an important role in enriching the lives of seniors across our communities. At New Perspective, you'll find purpose, growth, and a supportive team that believes success begins with serving others. It's no surprise that many of our team members say the connections they build with residents are the most rewarding part of their career!

As the LPN, you will plan, monitor and give nursing care to residents and oversee nursing care and procedures, and other services given to resident by other team members. You will act as the resource in the absence of the Director of Wellness and RN in relation to current state and federal regulations and to accepted standards of quality care and services.

Job Shift: 

  • Full-time or Part-time (12 hour shifts)
  • Rotating weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Executes daily, weekly, monthly tasks lists.
  • Performs all necessary LPN’s duties as required by state regulations.
  • Assists in monitoring and training caregivers for all clinical issues in the community
  • Assists with the on-boarding of caregivers.
  • Responsible to coach team members as needed to ensure performance expectations, and clinical measures are met.
  • Conducts retention activities to ensure adequate levels of engaged team members
  • Communicates and interacts with residents, families and team members in a kind, respectful and effective way.
  • Champions hospitality and delivers excellent customer service to residents, families, visitors, and vendors.
  • Attends and participates in team meetings including Town Hall and departmental meetings.

Qualifications

  • A current and unencumbered LPN license
  • Strong computer skills and ability to interact with a variety of electronic devices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language.

    Team Member Benefits & Perks*

    • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) with Company Match!
    • Paid Time Off and Holidays
    • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
    • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
    • Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
    • Leadership Development & Career Advancement
    • Real-time Access to Earned Wages
    • Referral Bonuses
    • Employee Assistance Program

    *Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

    New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment : Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x Extreme Cold x Heights x Confined Spaces x Extreme Noise(>85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x Use of Vibrating Tools x Operates Vehicle (Company) x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x x Rotates All Shifts x x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours Shifts x x On-Call x x Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) x x Travel Between Sites x Direct Patient Care x x Respirator Protective Equipment x x Eye Protection x x Head Protection (hard hat) x Hearing Protection x Hand Protection x x Feet, Toe Protection x Body Protection x x Latex Exposure x x Solvent Exposure x Paint (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure Chemo Units Chemo Units X all other Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Laser Exposure x Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) x x Sitting x x Walking x x Climbing Stairs x x Climbing Ladders x Standing x x Kneeling x x Squatting (Crouching) x x Twisting/Turning x x Keyboard/Computer Operation x x Gross Grasp x x Fine Finger Manipulation x x Hand/Arm Coordination x x Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) x 10# 50# Carry x 25# Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x x Seeing Near w/Acuity x x Feeling (Sensation) x x Color Vision x x Hearing Clearly x x Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x x Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x Reaching Forward x x Lifting Floor to Knuckle x 10# Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle x 50# Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder x 20# Lifting Shoulder to Overhead x 10# When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.