Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Community Living and Support Services (CLASS) is a leader in providing high quality, person-centered care and support to people with disabilities and seniors throughout Allegheny County. If you are someone who wants to build stronger communities and ensure that all people, regardless of ability, can live, work, and play in the communities of their choice, CLASS wants you on our team.

What employees are saying about CLASS:
"CLASS allows me to use my strengths to service the participants."
"Good atmosphere to achieve common goals."
"Staff are compassionate and dedicated in their professional supporting our participants."

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

· Complete Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) clinical reviews

· 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· 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), preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

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

· 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 home 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