Nursing Jobs in Bedford, PA

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Homewood Living Martinsburg Martinsburg, PA

$30.82 - $32.92 / hour

Homewood Living Martinsburg Shift: Status: Salary: 30.82 - 32.92 Hourly What Makes This Job Special? In this role, you'll be at the heart of our residents' well-being, delivering care that goes above and beyond. Your days will be filled with opportunities to showcase your expertise, from administering medications and treatments with precision to maintaining meticulous records of care provided. As a leader in our team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring top-notch care by delegating daily duties to nursing assistants and hospitality aides. Your guidance and support will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and compassionate environment for our residents. You'll actively participate in care planning, using your knowledge and skills to evaluate the physical and psychological needs of our residents. Your empathetic and professional approach will make a world of difference in their lives. A Day in the Life of an LPN: Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Provides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residents. Assigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitors and evaluates the delivery of care. Accurately transcribes and carries out all physicians' orders and assists with physician visits. Participates in resident care planning. Evaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocol. Assists with admissions and discharges of residents. Assists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides. Assists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permit. Assists with carrying out physician orders. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential information. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practices. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor. Our Requirements: Current and valid LPN license in the state you will be providing care. If you are currently a student in an LPN program, please see the Graduate Practical Nurse (GPN) position. Judgment capabilities, initiative, and dependability. Ability to read, write, and understand English well. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight-hour shift. Ability to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shift. Standing and walking distances constantly throughout the campus is required during the shift while evaluating residents and supporting line staff and (at applicable facilities) responding to emergency needs of the Retirement Community. Ability to push a med cart in dispensing medications. Ability to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residents. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate with residents at a level they can understand. Our Mission Statement Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. What's in it for you? As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks: Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options Retirement contributions Professional licensure reimbursement Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health Careers Roaring Spring, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (Nason Medical Center) Job Type : PRN| (as needed), with a minimum requirement of 30 hours per month, including one weekend per month and two holidays per year. Your experience matters Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN), joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Our Medical/Surgical unit offers a strong team-oriented environment supported by additional clinical staff, including CNAs, MAs, Nurse Externs, and Monitor Technicians. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture where team members consistently support one another to provide high-quality patient care. Scheduling is flexible and can be tailored to meet individual needs, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio on this unit is 5:1, allowing for safe, effective, and patient-centered care. How you'll contribute A Registered Nurse (RN), who excels in this role: Demonstrated effective utilization of nursing process as basis for nursing practices. Develops an individualized care plan to meet the patient's physical, emotional and psychological needs of each patient. Plans appropriate nursing intervention, regularly evaluates the patient's response to care and regularly reviews and updates to reflect changing needs. Develops a discharge plan with the physician, patient, and family and works to prepare patient for discharge. Completes discharge instruction record as per physician direction and reviews information with patient/family to assure knowledge of self-care in a timely manner. Completes transfer and obtains appropriate consents when patient is transferred to another facility and gives complete report to care giver who will be accepting responsibility for care of patient. Completes education record and/or transfer record in EMR. Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating care, identifying needs and making appropriate referrals. Demonstrate clinical competence in caring for patients and provides care according to hospital policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Administer medications and IV therapies accurately in a safe and effective manner, monitors effect identifies and reports any adverse effects. Educates patients on new medications, provides info on reason for med and adverse effects to watch for. Accurately accounts for narcotics as per procedures and documents all medications administered. Recognizes errors and adverse reactions and reports them in a timely manner. Functions according to the State Nurse Practice Act and delivers care that is consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. Provides for patient safety and security needs by maintaining a clean and safe environment and placing call bell within patients reach at all times. Demonstrates understanding of hospital infection control procedures and utilizes appropriate handwashing and universal precautions at all times. Promptly answers patient call lights and fulfills patient request as soon as possible. Makes patient rounds hourly and as needed to assess patient needs. Maintains patient care equipment, reports malfunctions and requisitions service appropriately. Utilizes effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships with patients, family members and other members of the health care team to maintain an environment in which staff work together. Communicates pertinent patient care information at the change of shift via BSSR. Communicates significant changes in patient's condition to the team leader, physician and supervisor in a timely manner. Monitors patients hourly or every 2 hours. Regularly reports complaints of patients, visitors and physicians through personal action or referral to a higher authority. Completes and documents performance improvement activities, participates in problem identification and carries out actions to improve patient care. Demonstrates leadership abilities and assumes leadership role. Functions independently by demonstrating responsibility for the delivery of care to all assigned patients on the unit. Directs, supervises and evaluates care delivered by ancillary staff members. Serves as a professional role model for staff and a preceptor for new personnel. Manages conflict and frustration in a positive and constructive manner and accepts constructive criticism regarding own nursing judgments or actions. Utilizes appropriate lines of authority within the organizational structure. Demonstrates competence in assessing patient care needs and utilizing appropriate staff to provide for patient care. Uses supplies efficiently and with regard to both effectiveness and cost. Maintains an orderly and therapeutic environment by keeping patient rooms and nurses' station clean, safe, uncluttered, and free of unneeded supplies/equipment. Demonstrates accountability for personal and professional standards. Maintains current knowledge in area/s of present nursing practice, appropriate certification and completion of competencies for assigned unit. Demonstrates understanding of emergency and internal/external disaster plans as evidenced by appropriate response to these situations. Positively impacts and improves nursing practice (e.g. serving on team, assisting with development/revision of departmental standards) through proactive action. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should be graduates of an RN program and hold a current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories. Additional requirements include: Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. BLS within 30 days of hire required. ACLS within 30 days of hire required. PALS preferred. Basic Trauma Nurse Course (BTNC) or equivalent training (ATCN, TCRN, TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire is required. More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients. EEOC Statement Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.