Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Penrose Place

CATCH•Philadelphia, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides psychiatric and medical nursing support to residents of Penrose Place, a 16-bed Long-Term Structured Residence. Working within the LPN scope of practice, you will administer medications and treatments, monitor changes in condition, coordinate care, and help residents understand and manage their health needs.

Requirements

Current, active, and unrestricted Pennsylvania Practical Nurse license.
Experience supporting adults with serious mental illness; residential behavioral health experience is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of medication administration, health assessment, clinical documentation, crisis response, infection control, and resident education within the LPN scope of practice.
Clear communication, sound clinical judgment, strong organization, and the ability to recognize and escalate changes in condition.

Nice To Haves

Residential behavioral health experience

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor residents' physical and behavioral health status, including vital signs, symptoms, medication response, and changes in condition.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered and maintain accurate medication administration records and nursing progress notes.
Communicate medical or psychiatric concerns to the appropriate nurse, physician, prescriber, or program leader and follow through on instructions.
Coordinate outside medical appointments, testing, follow-up, transportation, and communication with providers and the treatment team.
Provide resident and staff education regarding medications, side effects, hygiene, nutrition, first aid, health maintenance, and self-management.
Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies within scope and participate in treatment-team meetings, quality reviews, and required training.