Licensed Practical Nurse

Pay Rate: $27.50/hour
Work Schedule: Full-Time, (Includes after-hours on-call rotation)
Location: Achieva Main Office– Multiple Program Sites (Local travel required)

Sign on Bonus: $2,000

Make a Meaningful Impact
Are you a dedicated nursing professional looking to apply your clinical expertise toward empowering others? Achieva is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality medical guidance and advocacy for people with disabilities. In this role, you will bridge the gap between healthcare and daily support, ensuring that every individual has the health and wellness foundation they need to lead a life of personal significance.

About Achieva
For over 75 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.

Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides both direct and indirect clinical support to individuals throughout Achieva Support. This role is responsible for providing medical guidance to staff, performing nursing assessments, and coordinating care with external healthcare professionals. You will serve as a key clinical liaison to ensure medical and behavioral health needs are met with excellence and compassion. This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Services.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Guidance: Provide nursing assessments and consultation for medical and behavioral health situations to ensure all health needs are addressed.
• Training & Education: Deliver instruction to employees on medical care requirements, nutrition, hydration, skin integrity, and infection prevention.
• Care Coordination: Manage hospitalizations, admissions, and discharges; maintain contact with hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF) staff to coordinate safe transitions home.
• Medication Management: Act as a liaison with pharmacies; prepare monthly Medication Administration Records (MARs) and process orders within the Therap system.
• Advocacy & Liaison: Communicate practitioner recommendations to staff and collaborate with program leadership on clinical and mental health recommendations.
• Crisis Response: Respond to medical emergencies or crisis situations via phone or on-site, ensuring proper notification of families and professionals.
• Administrative Oversight: Participate in the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) process as a Clinical Reviewer and contribute to the development of clinical policies.
• Compliance: Participate in program licensure inspections and track state health care initiatives for best practices in the IDD system.
• On-Call Rotation: Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation to provide clinical guidance to management and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Job duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; valid Pennsylvania LPN required (BSN preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and medically complex needs.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in computer applications and the ability to become proficient in the Therap system.
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to provide constructive feedback and training.
• Requirements: Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license for local travel; ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Clearances: Must be able to pass required background checks, including Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.

Why Join Achieva?

• Meaningful Work: Directly advocate for the health and safety of individuals with complex medical needs.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a values-driven, supportive organization that celebrates every individual.

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low employee contributions
• Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions after one year
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays to support work-life balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Achieva advocates with, empowers, and supports people with disabilities and their families throughout their lives.

To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources at 412-995-5000 ext. 650 or [email protected].

Pay: Up to $27.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15203