LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse Memory Support - Garden Spot Communities

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse for Memory Support

Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also as wellness and healthcare services.

"U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 "Best" Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care and Continuing Care Retirement Community. Garden Spot Village is the only retirement community to receive the distinctive "Best" status for four categories in Pennsylvania and, based on the number of badges and ratings, ranks 2nd nationwide."

The LPN will work in Meadow View, an innovative new memory support community, offering opportunities for people with dementia to live resiliently, regain their dignity, and find purpose! It is a secure building offering 40 memory support suites in 2 households.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Status: Part Time, every other weekend only - 16 hours per pay period

Shift: Evenings

Salary Range: Experience based pay starting at $29.50/hr PLUS Shift Differentials including $2 for Evenings, $1.50 for Nights and an additional $1 for Weekends!

What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?

• Here are a few examples of some of the benefits we offer:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • First time homeowners program
  • Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more!

What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?

As an LPN, supporting the Garden Spot Communities' mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Assist residents with resilient living. This may include personal laundry, normalcy of living, and reminders of various activities within the households and on Town Square.
• Perform daily rounds on Meadow View units to ensure that policies are being followed and residents are being cared for properly.
• Assist with resident admissions, transfers, discharges and deaths.
• Answer all incoming calls in a timely and courteous fashion.
• Ensure residents are receiving medication as prescribed by a physician.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all medical records and reporting forms.
• Prepare all paperwork necessary for all appointments, including the completion of any changes that may have occurred as a result of the visit.
• Ensure staff is compliant with documentation requirements including but not limited to MAR's, ADL flow sheets and clinical record documentation; receives and processes physician orders including faxed and written orders.
• Ensure that the facility operates in compliance with Department of Health Services (DHS) Regulations.
• Oversee all medication changes and medication passes to ensure staff compliance in addition to compliance with State regulations.
• Perform medication passes on the occasion or as needed and covers shifts when needed.

What do I need for this role with Garden Spot?

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current Pennsylvania State License.
• Minimum of two (preferably five) years of nursing experience, supervision, as well as clinical experience or education in areas such as restorative nursing, dementia care, personal care or long-term care is preferred but not required.
• Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of and willingness to live out our mission and values offering compassionate personal care to our residents.

How is Garden Spot unique?

• Garden Spot Communities is a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland, Akron, and Zieglerville, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
• We live out our mission daily: Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We facilitate abundant opportunities for residents to live with purpose in community.
• We are committed to person-centered care: residents' needs and desires are taken into account first
• We follow a guiding principle: Be Kind. Do Good. Show Love.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

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