Staff RN 1st shift (Ephrata Manor)
Company: United Church of Christ Homes
Location: Ephrata
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $49.30/hour The RN Staff
Nurse supervises the day-to-day care delivered to assigned
residents through conducting of rounds to ensure completion of work
assignments according to care plans and resident wishes.
Responsibilities include receiving and transcribing physician
orders; ordering, preparing, and administering meds and treatments;
ensuring that controlled substance records are accurate, reporting
any discrepancies; receiving and giving change of shift reports;
completing resident assessments; participating in development and
implementation of resident care plans and discharge planning;
ensuring ongoing assessments of residents' condition; observing
residents for side effects, pain, emotional status, changes in
condition, etc., and notifying physician, as appropriate; assisting
the RNAC with completion of documentation; and other duties as
assigned. Work Conditions: Works in office area(s) as well as
throughout resident areas; is subject to frequent interruptions; is
subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members,
personnel, and visitors; works beyond normal working hours when
necessary; is subject to call back during emergency conditions
(i.e., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.); is subject
to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout
the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and
other air contaminants; is subject to exposure to infectious waste,
diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, HIV and Hepatitis; and
may be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous
chemicals. Education Requirements Must possess, as a minimum, a
Diploma or Nursing Degree from an accredited school, college or
university; must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to
practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; Experience
Requirements Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with
personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel, and the general public; must possess leadership
and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously
with and supervise other personnel; must be able to summarize and
relate information concerning a resident's condition; must possess
the ability/willingness to learn basic computer skills. Long-term
care experience is preferred. Physical and Sensory Requirements
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to
move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to read,
write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to
cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must be
able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these
senses to function adequately to ensure that the requi rem ents of
this position can be fully met. Must meet the general health
requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which
include a medical and physical exa min ation. Must be able to
relate to and work with persons who exhibit emotional instability,
confusion, or at times, hostility. Must be able to lift a minimum
of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to carry
such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet. Using a mechanical
device, must regularly be able to push, pull, or move weight in
excess of 100 pounds a distance of 300 feet. May be necessary to
assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Benefits Highmark Health Insurance for $60/month! Dental Insurance
for $2.02/month! Choice of two Vision Insurance options! $2500
Medical Expense Reimbursement annually! Free Life Insurance!
Generous Employer-Paid Retirement Plan! EOE
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