Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee care for individuals served and promote best-practice, high-quality support. The role fosters collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams. Key duties include traveling to homes, managing medications, addressing medical treatment needs, providing education, and supporting Direct Service Providers. This is a full-time day-shift position, generally Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility. There are no regularly scheduled weekends or holidays, but participation in a periodic medical on-call rotation is required. The role involves significant travel 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.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of previous experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow up daily on residents’ health concerns and conduct regular in-person follow-up at assigned sites.
- Administer medications and vaccinations as requested by health care providers.
- 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 per physician orders; following up after hospital admissions and discharges; and following up on other scheduled care appointments.
- Review medication counts and medication orders in accordance with residents’ health care needs.
- Assist with coordinating psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments.
- Participate in scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings as an integral member of the care team.
- Work proactively 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, and medical skills, including use of medical equipment.
- Act as a health care liaison and respond to families’ and guardians’ health-related questions and concerns.
- Provide input, data, or summaries for the Infection Control Plan when needed.
- Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data when requested.
- Travel to BSLS locations in and around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
