Licensed Practical Nurse

Y.A.P.A. Apartment Living Program Inc • Pocono Lake, PA

3h • $28 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for supporting the Team with effective Member care, partnering with clinical staff to deliver quality treatment and recovery services. Will monitor Members’ health concerns, help with collaboration-of-care, provide appropriate screenings and referral to PCP, provide education on wellness topics and self-care and collaborate with the Team to lead the member community according to our Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• A PA license from an accredited licensed practical nurses’ program.
• A current and valid LPN license from State where job will be performed
• A complete listing of all health care settings wherein applicant has worked as an LPN
• Current CPR Certification
• Must possess a valid, non-commercial driver's license with a clean driving record and have the ability to operate company vehicles in accordance with safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience working with psychiatric population and forensic population preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide health and wellness services for all members
• Provide assistance per psychiatric team, directives with medication issues and monitoring
• Provide appropriate screenings and referrals to PCP
• Assist psychiatric team with members’ coordination-of-care
• Provide groups, workshops, and engage programming educating members on health and wellness topics
• Teach members health management skills and support increasing independence in this area
• Complete all documentation on day of service delivery
• Assist with monitoring medication documentation for accuracy
• Participate in case consultation as requested by Director or Clinicians
• Conduct and document collaborative activity with various providers, referral sources, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies
• Participate in inter-agency meetings when needed
• Complete trainings as required for regulatory compliance
• Participate in daily Morning Team Meetings and weekly Team Meeting
• Perform weekly medication room maintenance
• Complete monthly medication room checklist
• Complete monthly vitals and weights for members
• Collaborate weekly with the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of member medications
• Participate in Annual Performance Evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance within 60 days of hire
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• STD/LTD
• HSA/FSA
• Company 401K available after 6 months of employment
• Pet Insurance
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Professional Development & Clinical Supervision
• Mileage Reimbursement (where applicable)
• Opportunity to Make a Direct Community Impact
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree