LPN Residential Setting

SENECA HEALTH SERVICES INC•Maxwelton, WV

20h

About The Position

Seneca Health Services is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center serving Greenbrier, Nicholas, Pocahontas, and Webster Counties in West Virginia. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or licensed physician, provides nursing support in a residential setting. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, providing medication education, assessing clients’ physical and emotional health, and documenting services. The LPN serves as shift leader and may provide leadership to other facility or home employees. The role involves direct client care and coordination with medical providers and interdisciplinary teams. The employee may assist with admissions, participate in discharge planning, provide on-call nursing coverage for emergencies, and support facility operations through shift coverage when needed. The employee must follow applicable rules, regulations, privacy requirements, and safety procedures, including HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Seneca’s Exposure Control Plan. The stated schedule is 7 PM–7 AM. The position requires shift work, and the employee may be required to work at any given time.

Requirements

Current West Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES, and pass a drug screen.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills.
Must function as a team member and assist in other areas, including shift coverage, as necessary.
Must work shifts and may be required to work at any given time.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness, intellectual developmental disability, and/or substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client care using established nursing techniques and methods.
Implement physician orders, including administering medications.
Provide training and leadership to other staff as needed and serve as shift leader.
Maintain medications in a safe and secure manner.
Submit employee and client documentation accurately and on time.
Interact positively with clients and model appropriate socialization and communication skills.
Serve as a liaison with medical providers as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, daily staffing, and discharge planning.
Assist in evaluating admissions to the facility when needed.
Serve as a medical resource for clients and staff.
Provide on-call nursing coverage for coverage needs or emergencies when required.
Observe and respond promptly to accidents, injuries, medication effects, or unusual incidents; report and document events according to the Critical Incident Policy.
Provide quality client services by following applicable rules, regulations, legal requirements, and documentation standards.
Protect confidential client information in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and Seneca privacy policies.
Represent Seneca positively, follow its Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards, and treat clients with dignity and respect.
Use Personal Protective Equipment and follow Seneca’s Exposure Control Plan.
Assist in other areas, including shift coverage, when necessary to meet client needs and support facility operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.