Nurse (LPN/RN)

CSG • Mountville, PA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse works in the care and treatment of individuals with a mental health (MH) diagnosis or an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD), which may include physical health issues/injuries and difficulty meeting their daily living activities while participating in services. The Nurse reports directly to the Program Director or designee.

Requirements

• A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Ability to see well enough to do things like drive and read.
• Ability to hear well enough to be able to communicate with others, and be able to hear things like a smoke alarm and phone ringing.
• Ability to ambulate throughout locations including climbing stairs, stooping and kneeling as needed.
• Must have finger and manual dexterity to make accurate, coordinated movements of fingers, arms, hands to grasp, move or carry objects, be able to bend and reach.
• Support the weight of an individual according to their needs, and use adaptive equipment when lifting and moving individuals according to their needs.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant IDD experience

Responsibilities

• Completes health appraisal on individuals when admitted to program.
• Provides assistance to physicians as needed.
• Evaluates, observes, and assesses physical health conditions.
• Assists individual with any treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Assists in administering/monitoring medications, while ensuring individuals receive error free medication at prescribed times.
• Monitors Vitals and intakes and outputs.
• Administers injections per physician orders.
• Trains employees to correctly carry out physicians orders.
• Educates individuals on medication, physical health, psychiatric health, nutrition, and selfcare.
• Educates coworker’s on any needed physical health matter for consistency in care.
• Works with and coordinates care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Assist/manages medication refills, as needed.
• Obtains medication and treatment needed from pharmacy or medication samples if available.
• Completes medication progress sheets daily if regulated by program.
• Completes medication release forms for discharge, as needed if regulated by program.
• Completes pill and/or narcotic counts on established schedule if required by program.
• Completes and facilitates medication disposal, as needed.
• Completes medication records i.e., Medication Account Records, Physician Order Sheets, Nursing Tracking Forms etc. as per established schedule.
• Completes medication record audits as per established schedule.
• Schedules and attends individuals’ medical appointments.
• Drives van to appointments and outings and assists individuals in and out of the van.
• Assists individuals in community settings.
• Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act and legal responsibilities as defined by the State Board of nursing.
• Facilitates weekly Wellness Groups for residents.
• Conducts pre-evaluation for psychiatric evaluation as needed.
• Willing to learn and model the five principles of trauma informed care: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment.
• Commitment to promote cultural, racial, language and gender access, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Provides direct care as needed.
• Knowledge of the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics, safety practices and location security.
• Knowledge of common illnesses, diseases, disabilities, injuries, and nutrition.
• Ability to collect data and document in the individual’s record according to policy and procedures, from individual’s admission and throughout the stay and communicate relevant information to the program director.
• Ability to utilize universal standards when providing individual care.
• Ability to learn the theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
• Travels to homes, offices, hospitals and nursing homes.
• Assesses/treats any health problems as needed: check blood sugars, administers insulin, checks vital signs, provides care for wounds, administer suppositories/enemas.
• Reads and reports TB tests.
• Assists on-call staff with question related to individuals’ health and/or medication concerns.
• Completes Health Risk Assessments as assigned.
• Conducts and schedule Medication Administration Training to direct service.
• Monitors employee medication errors and takes necessary action if assigned.
• Conducts/schedules Cardiopulmonary resuscitation/First Aide Training if assigned.
• Performs Tracheotomy care i.e., suctioning, cleaning, and changing.
• Performs Gravity tube care and feeding for various individuals’ time schedules.
• Renews physician’s orders every 90 days and reviews for accuracy.
• Provides 24 hour one on one nursing supervision when needed.
• Provides routine nebulizer treatment for individuals.
• Performs ear checks with otoscope.
• Performs routine non-evasive health examinations i.e. breast examinations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed