Licensed Practical Nurse

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provide guidance and direction to DSPs and RHMs related to medical concerns and needs

· Act as a hospital, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), and overall health care liaison

· Coordinate hospitalization discharges, including completion of in-person assessments

· Support individuals in achieving health-related goals and advocate for their medical needs

· Conduct training related to individual care and health-related needs to both staff and individuals

· Conduct routine home medication reviews

· Complete routine in home monitoring and assessments

· Complete Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) clinical reviews

· Administer medications, treatments, injections, etc., as needed

· Conduct medication administration training

· Participate as a member of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) team as needed

· Participate in the completion of the intake assessment on all new admissions

· Ensure compliance with regulations set forth by the state, federal, ODP, and OLTL

· Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

· Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, required

· Current, active license as an LPN in the state of Pennsylvania, required

· Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), strongly preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

· Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and standard nursing practices

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment

· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals served, staff, families, healthcare providers, and service provider team members

· Ability to keep meticulous documentation, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to HIPAA regulations

· Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and understanding basic computer skills, including Microsoft applications

· Familiarity with Therap system (preferred)

· Knowledge of 6400 Regulations (preferred)

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Current valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, required

· Have access to reliable transportation, required

· CPR/FA/AED Certification, within 6 months of hire

· Medication Administration Trainer Certification, within 6 months of hire

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS:

· Occasionally travel locally with the individual

· Regularly travel to residential homes locations

· Regularly work non-traditional hours, including participation in incident management reporting duties during nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned

· Occasionally fill in for a direct support professional shift, including during non-traditional hours, as needed

· Regularly work in a climate-controlled home or office environment or another approved location in the community

· Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional assisting with transfer

· Possible exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids

· Use of standard nursing equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required

· Ability to see and interact with text and graphical information on a screen

· Ability to receive and respond to phone calls

· Ability to use office equipment

· Ability to lift 50 pounds