LPN (Skilled Nursing)

Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village, a Diakon Senior Living Community — Located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Buffalo Valley is seeking skilled and caring individuals to be part of Diakon’s Many Hands One Heart team. Our community features a vibrant community of senior living homes, a personal care center and a skilled nursing and rehabilitative center. Employees, including those in our 5-star rated nursing and rehab center have the option to purchase meals and snacks from our Grab ’n Go shop or café.

General Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized care to residents according to each resident’s care plan.


• Evaluates resident’s condition, gathers resident’s data and analyzes obtained information to assist in the development of the resident care plan.


• Maintains residents' electronic health record; documents observations as necessary per resident’s health status and as mandated by federal and state requirements.
  
  

Education/Training: Current State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse required.



Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience working in an acute care, rehabilitation or post-acute skilled care setting preferred.



ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled

Location: Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village – 189 East Tressler Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837

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