LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE-HOURLY
Apis Services Inc•Camden, DE
•$0 - $28•Hybrid
About The Position
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their highest level of health, wellness, and independence? We are seeking an experienced and caring LPN to join our multidisciplinary team and provide person-centered healthcare services that support recovery, community integration, and overall well-being. In this role, you will play a vital part in coordinating medical care, promoting health education, supporting medication management, and serving as an advocate for the individuals we support. If you are committed to delivering quality care in a collaborative, recovery-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
- Current unrestricted license to practice in the State of Delaware.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in behavioral health, community health, recovery-oriented services, or human services settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-centered practices.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate medical care services for individuals receiving support through our programs.
- Provide nursing services from a holistic, person-centered, and values-based perspective while promoting physical health, behavioral health, recovery, and overall wellness.
- Serve as a key resource for consumers, staff, medical providers, and community supports to ensure individuals receive comprehensive and integrated healthcare services.
- Assess, monitor, and respond to new, ongoing, and emerging health concerns.
- Conduct health screenings and assessments using validated tools related to depression, trauma, substance use, and identified treatment needs.
- Monitor vital signs, health conditions, and medication side effects, communicating findings to the treatment team as needed.
- Assess healthcare needs and recommend health-related goals and interventions to support recovery and wellness.
- Administer intramuscular (IM) injections and other treatments as prescribed.
- Manage the ordering, delivery, storage, administration, and documentation of medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with individuals and treatment teams to develop strategies that improve medication adherence.
- Ensure individuals maintain prescribed medication schedules and receive appropriate follow-up care.
- Coordinate medical care with physicians, prescribers, specialists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Act as a liaison between consumers, healthcare providers, and community resources.
- Assist individuals in accessing services that promote integrated physical and behavioral healthcare.
- Support efforts to ensure individuals receive annual physical examinations, dental care, and preventive healthcare services.
- Provide nursing services that support evidence-based practices and recovery-focused treatment.
- Participate actively in the development and implementation of individualized recovery plans.
- Support individuals in achieving personal wellness and recovery goals.
- Deliver culturally responsive services that honor and respect each person's unique identity, background, experiences, and needs.
- Provide health education and wellness information to individuals receiving services.
- Offer guidance and training to staff regarding common health concerns, medication administration, and healthcare best practices.
- Promote health literacy and informed decision-making among consumers and team members.
- Complete assessments, progress notes, treatment contacts, recovery plans, and related documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Utilize collaborative documentation practices.
- Maintain compliance with organizational standards as well as funding, licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide 24-hour emergency and crisis intervention support.
- Respond appropriately to urgent medical and behavioral health situations.
- Meet established service delivery and treatment contact requirements.
- Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Program Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
