Licensed Practical Nurse

Beacon Specialized Living • Scranton, PA

12d • $29 - $33

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee care for individuals served and promote best practices. The position fosters collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams to provide high-quality care and support. The nurse travels to residential homes and provides medication management, medical treatment, education, and support to Direct Service Providers. Significant travel is required to visit BSLS locations in and around Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Valid LPN license in the state of licensure.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Approval by state, federal, and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.
• General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.
• Ability to communicate with multiple disciplines.
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations.
• Ability to provide care as needed.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Follow up daily on residents’ health concerns and conduct regular in-person follow-ups at assigned sites.
• Administer medications and vaccinations as requested by a healthcare provider.
• Complete nursing assessments, diabetic foot assessments, and AIMs.
• Coordinate continuity of care, including following up on verbal and written orders or medication changes; monitoring drug interactions and side effects; administering injections as ordered; following up on hospital admissions and discharges; and following up on other scheduled appointments.
• Routinely review medication counts and medication orders according to individuals’ healthcare needs.
• Assist with coordinating residents’ psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments as needed.
• Participate in scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings as an integral member of the care team.
• Work proactively with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to care, including treatment or medication refusal.
• Provide hands-on DMA and medical skills training when applicable.
• Participate in the medical on-call rotation.
• Assist with developing and revising medical policies and procedures.
• Assist with destruction of controlled substances in accordance with DEA guidelines.
• Triage medical concerns.
• Audit use of EHR and EMAR programs.
• Educate staff and individuals served about infection prevention, physical health, medication management, and medical skills, including the use of medical equipment.
• Act as a healthcare liaison and respond to families and guardians with health-related questions or concerns.
• Provide input, data, or summaries for the Infection Control Plan when needed.
• Participate in the influenza campaign and provide requested data.
• Maintain mandatory training and certification requirements.
• Travel to BSLS locations in and around Scranton, Pennsylvania.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed