GPN: Graduate Practical Nurse

GPN : Graduate Practical Nurse

Newly enhanced pay rates starting at $30 / hr!

Frederick Living, part of Garden Spot Communities, is located in Zieglerville, PA (Montgomery County). We are a small, 32 bed Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a full spectrum of care from retirement living, personal care, licensed healthcare, rehabilitation services, respite to memory care services.

Job Title : GPN

Status : Full Time & Part Time

Salary Range : Experience based pay starting at $30 / hr PLUS Shift Differentials including $2 for Evenings, $1.50 for Nights and an additional $1 for Weekends!

At Frederick Living, a part of Garden Spot Communities we know our incredible team members are critical to the quality environment and compassionate care we provide our residents.

In the spirit of Christian love and stewardship , we offer competitive and attractive Benefits & Perks for our Team Members :

Full-Time Team Members (30+ hours per week) :

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX after 30 days of Employment!
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance / Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability (after 90 days)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Full Time & Part-Time Team Members :

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program

For All Team Members :

• 401K Retirement Plan : Eligible after 90 Days of Employment! (age 18 years and older)
• Employer match after 90 days
• On-Site Gym
• Referral Bonus Program
• Compassion and Relief Fund
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Programs
• 24-hour coffee / tea service
• Appreciation Days & Special Events
• Potential for Annual Resident Christmas Bonus and Increases
• American Heritage Credit Union

As a GPN, supporting our mission will include the following responsibilities :

Observe and report changes in resident condition to the Nurse Supervisor or physician / physician

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• Communicate with Supervisor, ADON, DON, NHA, care providers and family / POA as needed
• Uses evidenced-based practices to ensure care delivery is provided to residents
• Assist in the management of personnel through on-going performance evaluation, Care Chats, coaching,

counseling, education, and Corrective Action as needed

• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
• Participate in resident TOC / Care Conferences and care plan review as needed
• Collaborate with Cedarwood staff to ensure optimal care for residents
• Comply with Infection Control practices
• Maintain hand-held communication equipment is maintained by all direct-caregivers for effective call bell

management & communication with team members

What do I need for this role with Frederick Living ?

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must have - or have applied for - a temporary LPN practice permit for the state of PA
• Prior experience in geriatric nursing preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS Healthcare Provider
• Basic computer skills

How is Frederick Living, a part of Garden Spot Communities, 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!