Licensed Practical Nurse

Merakey•Hatboro, PA

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team at their program in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (Group Home Visiting Nurse) at AVS Merakey, you will provide direct nursing care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Responsibilities include traveling to group homes, clinical assessments, monitoring acuity, teaching staff on resident care plans and medical needs, delivering medications to group homes, and updating MAR and Treatment logs. The position offers $32/hour + Enhanced Pay Eligibility.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
Possession of a current and valid PA driver's license, along with reliable transportation (may be required).
Physical capability to comfortably exert up to 50lbs occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs continuously.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as an LPN.

Responsibilities

Visit group homes, deliver medications, update MARs and Treatment Logs, conduct nursing assessments on residents to identify for signs and symptoms of illness, and report findings to the nursing supervisor.
Identify health issues and follow through to resolution, while documenting all actions.
Review, transcribe, and administer physician's orders accurately.
Collaborate with various healthcare professionals and specialists to coordinate care, while keeping the nursing supervisor informed.
Provide health education to residents and their families.
Conduct effective in-service training for staff to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures.
Utilize the least restrictive approaches to behavior management and demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric emergencies.
Respond effectively to emergency situations in a calm, constructive, and positive manner.
Perform general nursing duties, including traveling to group homes as a visiting nurse, conduct quarterly physical assessments, and monthly breast exam.