Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Needed at Innovative Skilled Nursing Facility

Altoona Center for Nursing Care — is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility conveniently located in Downtown Altoona. At the center of our mission is a skilled nursing staff, which is currently seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its ranks! The LPN will deliver quality care to assigned residents under the direction of a supervising RN, to ensure the physical, medical and emotional needs of residents are met.

• 2nd shift 3PM-11:30PM, Monday – Friday and every other weekend

*APPLY TODAY TO LEARN ABOUT OUR NEWLY INCREASED PAY RATES!*

NOW OFFERING A TUITION REIMBURMSENT PROGRAM!!! __
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Altoona Center for Nursing Care and Amber Terrace follow the HCW Mandate.

Altoona Center for Nursing Care is currently offering licensed LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse):

LPN must demonstrate sound judgment, professional knowledge and understanding, and display a positive, cooperative resident-first attitude at all times. Candidates must have a Pennsylvania LPN license or temporary practice permit.

Apply or call today and join our awesome team and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities available to you at Altoona Center for Nursing Care!

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Additional responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) include: 

• Administering quality skilled nursing, in compliance with care plans, physicians’ orders and personal observations
• Documenting all aspects of residents’ care accurately, concisely and promptly
• Administering medication and treatments accurately and appropriately, and observing residents’ responses for documentation in patient files
• Assisting in the evaluation of nursing care effectiveness, and relaying approved communications to families/caregivers
• Joining physicians on rounds for assigned residents, communicating observations regarding chronic or a change in conditions
• Training residents and families on areas of wellness and personal care, as instructed
• Guiding and teaching Nursing Assistants to ensure safe, quality care for residents
• Monitoring CNA activities and reporting non-compliance to an RN Supervisor
• Aiding residents as needed, or as instructed by a physician or RN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) must demonstrate sound judgment, professional knowledge and understanding, and display a positive, cooperative resident-first attitude at all times. Candidates must have a Pennsylvania LPN license or temporary practice permit, with at least one year of experience in long-term care or clinical nursing preferred.