Registered Nurse/LPN - Latrobe, PA

Adelphoi Village•Latrobe, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Adelphoi is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or LPN for our Latrobe, PA location. This is a daylight, Monday–Friday position with some flexibility in hours required. Travel is required to roughly 8 locations in the area on a monthly basis for med cart inspections, and more often as needed for youth issues and concerns. The role involves overseeing medication management, triaging and treating medical needs of youth, conducting health assessments, and participating in crisis intervention and on-call rotations.

Requirements

Bachelor or Associate of Science in Nursing (BSN or ADN) required for RN or appropriate certification for LPN
1–2 years of professional nursing experience, preferably in youth or psychiatric care settings.
Current RN license valid in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required for RN

Responsibilities

Monitor and enforce policies related to Medication Management.
Train staff monthly in Oral/Non-Oral Medication Administration and Adelphoi’s Health Policy.
Maintain staff medication administration recertification.
Educate clients, staff, and families on disease processes, medications, and treatments.
Conduct audits for Medication Cart and Infection Control Surveillance and Prevention.
Oversee medication management for youth in group living settings.
Triage, assess, and treat chronic and acute medical needs of youth.
Administer medications, wound care, and other prescribed interventions.
Perform health assessments and provide recommendations.
Complete required reports and nurse’s notes promptly.
Intervene in crisis situations and maintain certification in Safe Crisis Management.
Travel monthly to four Latrobe Secure Homes (10% travel; mileage reimbursement provided).
Participate in on-call rotation for medical triage (stipend and flex time provided).
Other related duties as assigned.
Participate monthly in our medication committee, helping to steer policy and med relate changes.