Licensed Practical Nurse
$60,320 - $60,320/Yr
Merakey Allegheny Valley School - Hatboro, PA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hatboro, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
About the position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (Group Home Visiting Nurse) at Merakey is responsible for providing direct nursing care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities across various group homes in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. This role involves clinical assessments, medication delivery, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for residents.
Responsibilities
- Visit group homes and deliver medications to residents.
- Update MARs and Treatment Logs accurately.
- Conduct nursing assessments to identify signs and symptoms of illness.
- Report findings to the nursing supervisor.
- Identify health issues and follow through to resolution, documenting all actions taken.
- Review, transcribe, and administer physician's orders accurately.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care and keep the nursing supervisor informed.
- Provide health education to residents and their families.
- Conduct in-service training for staff to ensure compliance with protocols and procedures.
- Utilize least restrictive approaches to behavior management and demonstrate knowledge of psychiatric emergencies.
- Respond effectively to emergency situations in a calm and constructive manner.
- Perform general nursing duties, including quarterly physical assessments and monthly breast exams.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.
- Current license as an LPN in the Commonwealth of PA.
- Preferably, at least one year of experience as an LPN.
- Genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
- Possession of a current and valid PA driver's license with reliable transportation.
- Physical capability to comfortably exert up to 50lbs occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs continuously.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Competitive compensation plans
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- com Membership
