Enhanced Direct Support Professional with Nursing License

We are currently seeking a LPN or RN to join our In Home and Community Supports program as a part-time Nurse with Direct Support Professional Duties. We have a case available to work 1:1 with an individual with intellectual disabilities in need of nursing and direct support in Norristown, PA! This role is in a very lively family’s home setting.

You will have the opportunity to provide both nursing care and personal supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who desire to continue living in a home environment for as long as possible. Your daily actions will enable each individual to flourish in their desired home context, maintain or increase their independence, and live their best lives. Your goal is to provide the highest quality care for each individual. 

Work Schedule: 

10 hours per week split over 2-3 weekdays, based on your availability. Shifts end by 3PM.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with program leaders to provide quality nursing care to individual being served in the program. 

• Provide direct support in the home and community. This consists of... 

• In the individual’s home: cooking, cleaning and personal care

• In the community: activities with the individual such as going to an event at the library, attending a yoga class, shopping for groceries for the week, and supporting whatever goals and dreams the individual has!

• Work in conjunction with agency staff and client team members to develop a plan of care that addresses an individual’s medical, physical, and emotional needs. 

• Provide comprehensive healthcare consultation to teams. 

• Participate in team meetings as needed and directed. 

• As needed, conduct training for staff around healthcare issues. 

• Maintain and review healthcare records to ensure compliance with protocol, policy and regulations, and complete reports as requested. 

Requirements

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, DMV history, physical examination results, and clearances.

Driving Requirements: 

• A valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.

• A U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (not including time with a permit).

• Must be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy. 

Education: Successful completion of a state approved Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing program.  

Certification: Current PA licensure.  

Experience: Two (2) or more years of professional nursing experience required, preferably working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism diagnoses.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking skills.

• Appropriate sense of urgency when required of situations.

• Excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.

• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Ability to effectively interact  as  part  of a team. 

• Knowledge  of  managed  care  principles as they pertain to obtaining  healthcare.

• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies, including our electronic health record system for documentation.

• Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting. 

Benefits

Compensation and schedule: 

• The hourly rate starts at $26/hour , with increases based on education and experience. 

• This is a part-time position of 10 hours/week over 2-3 days/weekdays with shifts ending by 3PM. 

• This position is located at an individual’s home in Norristown, PA and the shift will be worked both in the home and out in the community.

All employees receive the following benefits: 

• Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Referral Bonuses 

• Ongoing Training 

• Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts 

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care ensuring individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks. Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring the individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP. 

 Access Services is an equal opportunity employer.