Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical

Beacon Specialized Living•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee care for individuals served and promote best practices. The role supports a “One Team” approach through collaboration with medical, clinical, and operations teams. The nurse travels to homes and assigned sites to provide medication management, medical treatments, education, and support to Direct Service Providers. The position is full-time, day shift, generally Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility and periodic on-call duties. Significant travel is required to BSLS locations in and around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Valid LPN license in the state of licensure.
Maintain mandatory training and certification requirements.
Pass a criminal background check.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Be approved 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 health care 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.
Significant travel to BSLS locations in and around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor resident health concerns through daily follow-up and regular in-person visits to assigned sites.
Administer medications and vaccinations as requested by health care providers.
Complete nursing assessments, diabetic foot assessments, and AIMS assessments.
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 tracking other scheduled care appointments.
Review medication counts and medication orders according to individuals’ health care needs.
Help coordinate psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when scheduled.
Work with interdisciplinary teams 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, medical skills, and medical equipment.
Serve as a health care liaison and respond to health-related questions and concerns from families and guardians.
Provide input, data, or summaries for the Infection Control Plan when needed.
Participate in the influenza campaign and provide requested data.