LPN’s job duties include but are not limited to:

Job Summary:

To provide excellence in nursing care to our residents in collaboration with other healthcare team members. To ensure safety and promote independence when appropriate in a retirement setting.

• One (1) weekend / a month requirement.
• Oversees the care of residents and all the components of that care.
• Provide medical treatments as ordered.
• Responds to immediate family member concerns regarding resident care.
• Administers medications in a safe and effective manner, responsible for monthly medication administration records.
• Participates in the initial and subsequent updating of care requirements for each resident, including working with DON and RN to determine levels of care.
• Daily and monthly recaps of new orders and existing orders.
• Able to collaborate with health care professionals via phone or tele-med.
• Records each medication delivery from Pharmacy during the shift and ensures accuracy.
• Communicates with physicians, and other professional service providers, regarding resident care issues and the scheduling of appointments and transportation.
• Oversees the Nursing Assistants.
• Responds to any immediate needs or emergency-situation in the building according to policy and clinical judgement.
• Able to develop and implement a care plan and update as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Must possess an LPN license.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must have licensed in the BPOA PA Licensing System.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience in long term care required.

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Villa Saint Joseph is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

                                                         CNA's job duties include but are not limited to:

Job Summary:

• One (1) weekend / a month requirement.
• Additional shifts as needed to assist with staffing needs.
• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patients/residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• Complete all activities of daily living, e.g., bathing, feeding, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc., in accordance with established policies, procedures, and prescribed timeframes.
• Proper answers call bells in a timely fashion for assigned residents and any others on the unit.
• Promptly responds to emergency patient/resident situations, notifying immediate supervisors as required.
• Functions as an effective member of the resident care team by completing and documenting assignments in a timely, accurate, and caring manner.
• Effectively collaborates with other care team members to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and positivity throughout the unit.
• Assess residents for any decline of condition, signs of chang in condition, wight loss, decline in ambulation, change in ADLs, development of skin breakdown, etc.
• Remain alert to physical and emotional changes and complication and report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents’ needs to the Charge Nurse/Nursing Director.
• Responsible to be knowledgeable of the mission and philosophy of the organization within the scope of responsibilities.
• Record all job-related data/assessments in appropriate place by end of shift.
• Assure the Residents room is clean and free of hazards.
• Greet and escort Residents to their room if it appears appropriate.
• Assist with Resident transition to new room/space.
• Assist Resident with packing/unpacking if needed.
• Assist Resident with organization of personal belonging if required.
• Notify supervisor of lateness or absence per callout policy requirement.
• Participate in and receive nursing report/change of shift report.
• Assist Nursing personnel if needed with additional tasks within ability and licensing.
• And other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years Nursing Assistant experience.
• Current and valid Pennsylvania Notice of Enrollment with Nurse Aide registry preferred.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Experience in long-term care required.
• One weekend per month required.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate and inform Manager of Dietary (MOD) of all late or no-show staff before start of shifts.
• Ensures recipes are followed and scaled to population needs.
• Supervises food service and client workers.
• Assist Director of Dietary with inventory.
• Planning and preparing meals for priests, and special events.
• Overseeing food preparation, including choosing quality ingredients, following food temperature and time control guidelines.
• Organizing, cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation and kitchen areas.
• Reviewing, updating, printing & filing menus, food & cleaning logs, patient nutritional needs and recipe files.
• Assist in putting away orders.
• Staying informed of nutritional services and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for product availability for all dining room and special function items.
• Coordinate with the Manager of Dietary on weekly pattern of management tasks.
• Assist Manager of Dietary with scheduling for all dietary staff.
• Assist Manager of Dietary with discipline as needed.
• Assist Manager of Dietary in multitasking all the above and below duties and responsibilities.
• Communicate to Manager of Dietary all concerns, issues and continuing absences daily.
• Supervises employees encompassing culinary, servers and stewarding.
• Communicate with residents and provide their feedback and concerns.
• Must be available to rotate an on-call schedule to accommodate staffing issues.
• Job duties include but are not limited to the responsibilities above.

Position Requirement:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Serv-Safe certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Conversion of Measurements.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a cook strongly preferred.

• Requires extensive knowledge of the practices and materials used in food service procedures, in addition to knowledge of warehousing and issuing stock.
• Knowledge of the standards of sanitation and cleanliness employed in the handling of food in a quantity food production program is required.
• Comfortable supervising employees.
• Strong communication and culinary skills.
• Must be able to follow directions, recipes & standardized sanitation procedures.
• Experience working with a senior care population preferred.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of the Catholic Faith and its teachings.

                                       Job duties include but are not limited to the above duties
               Villa Saint Joseph/Regina Coeli is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - M/F/V/D

                                          Job Summary the job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the care of residents and all the components of that care.
• Provide medical treatments as ordered.
• Responds to immediate family member concerns regarding resident care.
• Administers medications in a safe and effective manner, responsible for monthly medication administration records.
• Daily and monthly recaps of resident orders.
• Participates in the initial and subsequent updating of care requirements for each resident, including working with DON to    determine the level of care.
• Able to collaborate with health care professionals via phone or tele-med.
• Records each medication delivery from Pharmacy during the shift and ensures accuracy.
• Communicates with physicians, and other professional service providers, regarding resident care issues and the scheduling     of appointments and transportation.
• Oversee the Nursing Assistants.
• Responds to any immediate need or emergency in the building according to policy and clinical judgement.
• Able to develop and implement care plans and update as needed.

Primary Requirements:

• Must possess an RN license.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must have been licensed in the BPOA PA Licensing System.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience in long-term care.

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Villa Saint Joseph is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

CNA's job duties include but are not limited to:

Job Summary:

• Two (2) Weekends / a month requirement.
• Two (2) Winters and Two (2) Summers or as needed per staffing schedule.
• Additional shifts as needed to assist with staffing needs.
• Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patients/residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• Complete all activities of daily living, e.g., bathing, feeding, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc., in accordance with established policies, procedures, and prescribed timeframes.
• Proper answers call bells in a timely fashion for assigned residents and any others on the unit.
• Promptly responds to emergency patient/resident situations, notifying immediate supervisors as required.
• Functions as an effective member of the resident care team by completing and documenting assignments in a timely, accurate, and caring manner.
• Effectively collaborates with other care team members to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and positivity throughout the unit.
• Assess residents for any decline of condition, signs of chang in condition, wight loss, decline in ambulation, change in ADLs, development of skin breakdown, etc.
• Remain alert to physical and emotional changes and complication and report any significant incidents and/or changes in the residents’ needs to the Charge Nurse/Nursing Director.
• Responsible to be knowledgeable of the mission and philosophy of the organization within the scope of responsibilities.
• Record all job-related data/assessments in appropriate place by end of shift.
• Assure the Residents room is clean and free of hazards.
• Greet and escort Residents to their room if it appears appropriate.
• Assist with Resident transition to new room/space.
• Assist Resident with packing/unpacking if needed.
• Assist Resident with organization of personal belonging if required.
• Notify supervisor of lateness or absence per callout policy requirement.
• Participate in and receive nursing report/change of shift report.
• Assist Nursing personnel if needed with additional tasks within ability and licensing.
• And other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Job Requirements:

• 2 years’ Nursing Assistant experience.
• Current and valid Pennsylvania Notice of Enrollment with Nurse Aide registry preferred.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Experience in long-term care required.
• One weekend per month required.

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                                                            Villa Saint Joseph is an equal opportunity employer

JOB DESCRIPTION:                       RN Director of Nursing 

POSITION REPORTS TO:                Administrator

DEPARTMENT:                              VSJ Nursing

FLSA STATUS:                               Exempt

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The candidate must possess a current state professional license (RN). Register on the Bureau of Professional Occupational Affairs (BPOA) under the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS) and have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Long term care experience required, and knowledge of nursing home regulations is desired.  Three (3) years’ experience working as a supervisor or in a management capacity in a long-term care facility or hospital. Possess leadership ability, and the ability to communicate with and get along with staff members, residents, resident families, and members of outside regulatory agencies.  Understanding of the Catholic Church and its teachings.

Job Functions:

Overall responsibility for all aspects of resident care and management of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Assures the department's compliance with operating policies and procedures, activities and provision of care within the Nursing Department.

• Supervisory responsibility for RNs, LPNs CNAs and Unit Coordinator.
• Manage staff recruitment, retention, schedule and performance management.
• Oversight of staff training and development with Human Resource Manager.
• Ensure nursing personnel receive appropriate in-servicing, education and competencies to meet regulatory and staff needs.
• Guarantee adequate staffing is maintained to meet the needs of each resident.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement committee, Safety committee, Activities committee, as well as other sub committees.
• Maintain departmental budgets in compliance with established parameters.
• Conduct scheduled department meetings.
• Develop, implement and revise policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of nursing service objectives.
• Assure ancillary services, such as dietary, activities, and rehabilitation, are provided to meet the medical and psychosocial needs of the residents.
• Participate in resident assessments and admissions as well as on-site medical director and podiatry visits.
• Current knowledge of medication uses and side-effects.
• Conduct ongoing chart audits to ensure that documentation is current, appropriate, reliable, and accurately reflects the present condition of the resident.
• Participate in regulatory inspections as indicated.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning the ongoing operation of the Nursing Department as necessary.
• Review Priests in community with Administrator and Community nurse, screen for appropriate admissions.
• Ensure that Vicar for Infirmed and Retired Priests is aware of medical status of priests.
• Work with clergy, Administrator and community nurse to accept admissions to VSJ and determine room assignments.
• Determine appropriateness of resident admission (go to hospital, home/rectory, hospice care, other facilities, etc.)
• Ensure the order of flu vaccines for timely annual clinics.
• Function as the Employee Health Nurse, along with staff RN assistance, administering tuberculin tests to employees and maintaining records; monitors and administers flu vaccine to all staff.
• Assume responsibilities/functions of the Administrator in her absence.
• Administrative on call for medical emergencies and in place of Administrator when on leave.
• Essential nursing skills include vital signs, assessment, medication administration, wound care, infection control, medical terminology, critical thinking, pre- and post-op instruction. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty (20) pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in a well-lighted and ventilated office area (s) as well as throughout the nursing services areas (i.e. medication rooms, nurses' station, utility rooms, resident room, etc.)
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel, resident's family/ representative, support/ancillary personnel, therapists, and personnel from government/regulatory agencies under all conditions and circumstances.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 

• 3 years' experience in long-term care.
• Must possess an RN license.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must have been licensed in the BPOA PA Licensing System.
• CPR/AED certification required.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts the Administrator the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 General Duties

• Knowledge of and ability to perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs, i.e., installation of wall switches and receptacles, re-washing of faucets and installation of waste traps.
• Performs inspections of HVAC equipment, i.e., changing of filters, replacing belts, and greasing bearings.
• Performs structural maintenance activities i.e., painting building exteriors, minor repairs.
• Performs ground maintenance, such as litter retrieval, removal of debris, cutting grass, if necessary, with the use of gas- powered weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and gas-powered edger’s.
• Assists in the removal of snow and ice from parking areas, and pedestrian walkways, with the use of gas-powered snow blowers, shovels, and ice melt products.  Assure the resident Priests cars are clear of snow and they have a clear access to the driver’s door entry.
• Maintains and organizes mechanical rooms, common areas and maintenance office.
• Perform miscellaneous repairs as needed; e g. hanging pictures, towel bars, installing locks, smoke detectors, etc.
• Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents, per protocol, to resolve, confine or prevent potential injuries or hazardous conditions.
• Performs regular preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment used; makes repairs within the scope of abilities.
• Inform resident of repair needs prior to entering private suite.
• Work with and assists contracted services while on Villa Saint Joseph premises.
• Secure all doors and ensure safety of common areas before the end of shift.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Plant Director or Administrator.
• Refresh resident rooms prior to new resident, or as needed, with paint, stain, carpet, bathroom fixtures.
• Steam clean carpets as needed.
• Check maintenance books 2-3 x daily for resident and facility needs.
• Comply with fire and safety regulations.
• Reports all maintenance and repair needs to Plant Director.
• Follow emergency procedures, per policy, always.
• Mandatory sharing on-call evening and weekends.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment Tasks

• Must be 18 years of age.
• The ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials weighing 20 to 50 pounds; may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials weighing up to 100 pounds. The tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, vibrations, temperature and noise extremes, disease, pathogenic substances, and toxic/poisonous agents.

Education

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• One (1) year of maintenance experience and knowledge of job description listed above.
• Previously working knowledge and related maintenance experience.

Competencies Requirements

• Ability to operate maintenance, grounds, and custodial equipment. The ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in written (work orders) or oral form. Ability to ascertain which people may need immediate assistance and to act accordingly. Some duties may require after hours and weekend work, i.e., snow removal, floods, de-icing etc.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of related job activities.  Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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                                                      Villa Saint Joseph is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D

Villa Saint Joseph is a Private Retirement residence for retired Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  Our goal is to provide a consistent atmosphere of care and compassion in an enjoyable environment.  We are located in Darby, Pa next door to Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Driving the company vehicle (car or wheelchair accessible van) to resident appointments.
• Assisting residents in and out of vehicle.
• Inspecting the company vehicle before and after trips.
• Assist residents during their medical appointments with ambulation, assistive devices and navigating office buildings and hospitals at time of visit.
• Any other Resident needs designated by the Administrator and Director of Nursing.
• All Resident transport other than doctors’ appointments must be approved by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• VSJ Administrator and Director of Nursing has the right to change and/or modify the responsibilities as needed.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and unit coordinator daily.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing schedules.
• Assist with other tasks at Villa Saint Joseph, as needed.
• Business casual attire required.

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of job activities. Incumbent may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications / Required:

• Valid state driver's license.
• 2 years driving seniors and assisting them in and out of vehicle / van.
• Proof of personal auto Insurance.
• Experience working with seniors is a requirement with an understanding of physical and mental limitations.
• Strong customer service skills are a must!
• Must be able to pass Defensive Drivers Training Quiz.
• Must comply with HIPAA requirements.

We are looking forward to adding a new member to our team! You may complete and application online at.

Villa Saint Joseph is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D