Our Mission StatementHonor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another. Our CommunityWe have grown from humble beginnings in 1932, from serving 12 residents in one small house in Hagerstown, MD to serving over 2,200 individuals and employing over 1,300 co-workers at five different locations in MD and PA. Our co-workers' dedication, skills, loyalty, and compassion have been the key to Homewood's success. At Homewood, you'll become part of a professional and compassionate team, united by a shared commitment to excellence in care and genuine community connection.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 yearAssistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loansShift and weekend differentialsBut that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:Referral bonus of up to $600Tuition reimbursementHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance optionsRetirement contributionsProfessional licensure reimbursementWant to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.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 techniquesProvides accurate and descriptive records of medical and nursing care of the residentsAssigns daily resident care duties to Nursing Assistants and Hospitality Aides, monitors and evaluates the delivery of careAccurately transcribes and carries out all physicians' orders and assists with physician visitsParticipates in resident care planningEvaluates and is alert to the physical and psychological needs of the residents and responds in accordance with proper nursing techniques and protocolAssists with admissions and discharges of residentsAssists in the management of Nursing Assistants and Hospitality AidesAssists with direct resident care as time and responsibilities permitAssists with carrying out physician ordersTreats all information about residents, their condition, and family as well as personnel matters as confidential informationComplies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and maintains established standards and practicesPerforms other functions as directed by the supervisorOur 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) positionJudgment capabilities, initiative, and dependabilityAbility to read, write, and understand English wellAbility to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the course of an eight-hour shiftAbility to lift 30 pounds in assisting co-workers with resident lifts, transfers, etc. several times throughout the shiftStanding 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 CommunityAbility to push a med cart in dispensing medicationsAbility to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in unexpected behavior of residentsAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructionsAbility to communicate with residents at a level they can understand
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