LPN House Manager

Benchmark Human Services•Warner Robins, GA

7d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) House Manager for their adolescent crisis stabilization services in Warner Robins. This role is part of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Respite Home team. The LPN will manage the home, supervise staff, ensure the health and safety of individuals, and coordinate/provide services. The program focuses on time-limited crisis intervention for children and adolescents aged 10-17 with developmental disabilities, aiming to stabilize them through nursing and behavioral support before discharge back to a permanent home. These services are provided in partnership with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The adolescent IDD Crisis Respite Home serves as a last resort for individuals experiencing acute crises.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted Georgia Nursing License to practice nursing in the state of GA under the clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Certification and ongoing training in crisis intervention curriculum.
Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
2 years experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness who are in crisis.
Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.
Must be computer literate.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one-year supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Provide direct monitoring, assessment, and staff training of health care services including, specific interventions, treatment protocols, improvement of health care outcomes, etc.
Supervise and schedules direct support staff and CNAs.
Function as a liaison and advocate for the individuals when dealing with physicians, psychiatrists, hospitals, and consultants including RD, OT, PT, SLP, etc.
Provide on-going health care training and monitoring of Benchmark staff as required by state and federal regulations, and Benchmark Crisis Assistance policies and procedures.
Uses positive behavior support strategies as described in behavior support plans or behavior guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining prior authorizations or obtaining medications and treatments covered by client’s insurance plan or approved contractors.
Responsible for scheduling and responding to quarterly pharmacy reviews.
Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly paperwork and assessments of clients’ health care needs
Provide guidance during client emergency medical situations.
Monitor and maintain clients’ medical file to ensure that all documentation is current.
Facilitate communication between all medical services providers, IDT, LSCW, and supervisor to ensure quality of care.
Attend all agency, departmental, and client specific meetings, including client appointments as directed.
Respond to on-call needs that meet the designated requirements of the crisis program