DIAKON- Nursing

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https://www.diakon.org/

877-666-5784

Find Openings: https://www.diakon.org/careers or recruiter@diakon.org

Business Description

With “Many Hands” – our dedicated staff members – guided by “One Heart” of compassionate care for others, DIAKON makes a difference in the lives of children, youths, families, and individuals of all ages, fulfilling our more than 150-year-old mission. As “sister” organizations and equal opportunity employers, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, Diakon Child, and Family, & Community Ministries are among the region’s largest non-profit providers of senior living and long-term health care services and community-based social-service programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

We’re looking for employees who are or have…
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Organization and time management
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking

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Director of Nursing

Graduate of an approved school of nursing and current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse; a BS degree in Nursing preferred. A minimum of two (2) year’s of supervisory experience in a long- term care geriatric setting and/or acute care.

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Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse required. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in a long- term care geriatric setting and/or acute care and a minimum of one (1) year experience working as a charge nurse in a long-term care geriatric setting preferred.

Blue arrow showing progression from Nursing Supervisor Nursing Supervisor

Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse required. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in a long- term care geriatric setting and/or acute care and a minimum of one (1) year experience working as a charge nurse in a long-term care geriatric setting preferred.

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Current State license to practice as a Registered Nurse required. A minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care, rehabilitation or post-acute skilled care setting preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

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Current State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse required. A minimum of one (1) year experience working in an acute care, rehabilitation or post-acute skilled care setting preferred.

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Active PA Nurse Aide Certification required. No experience needed.

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A high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the state nurse aide registry required. Successful completion of Pennsylvania Personal Care DPW Medication Administration Course. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in related positions preferred.

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A high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the state nurse aide registry required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in related positions preferred.