Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title*$1,000 Sign-on Bonus*Full time positions are complimented with a wealth of benefits to include comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, tuition and student loan assistance, employer retirement contributions, and much more!Essential Duties:Administer and document medications, treatments and therapies as ordered by the physician.Assess, document and follow-up all aspects of the individual's health care Communicate clinical assessment information effectively to both professional and non-professional individuals, including family, advocates, staff and the individualsAccompany and/or transport individuals to medical appointments as needed Evaluate self-medication potential and make recommendation to inter-disciplinary teamCollaborate with physicians, other health disciplines and members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and evaluate health needs of individualProvide support and training to direct care staff in the management of health care Ensure compliance with regulatory standards as they relate to specific program areas, such as licensing regulations and current policyCompletes 24 hours of in-service annuallyEnsures quality compliance of clinical/professional standards of practiceConsistently demonstrates good judgment and decisions regarding health concernsMaintain confidentiality of individual's medical records and personal information Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of all personnelArranges to have needed medications, supplies and equipment on handDemonstrate an ability to be flexible and deviate from the routine, according to the needs of the programWill perform other duties as directed by the Administrator, Program Director and Director of Residential OperationsMaintain a clean and professional appearanceReports for duty on time as scheduledOther Job Duties:Will comply with the policies and procedures of Developmental Programs Division, as well as the requirements set forth by the Department of Health, Department of Public Welfare and their respective facilities.Will comply with the training expectations set forth by DGV, including maintaining CPR/FA certificationsDevelops and maintains professional relationships with entire Interdisciplinary team as well as families, county case managers and all other stakeholders.Will be responsible for other duties as directed by the Director of NursingKnowledge Skills and Abilities:Licenses/Education/Experience:Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nursing License in the state of Pennsylvania Valid Driver's License (issued from the state of residence) and driving approval from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, CPR/First Aid CertificationLanguage Ability:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to read and write in EnglishMath Ability:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills:Ability to use/learn various databases reporting system (Care Tracker), Microsoft Outlook, Word, ExcelSupervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Physical Demands:The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.*We are actively recruiting for full-time/part-time/PRN LPN positions for day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts*Pay for LPNs start at $31.75/hr.+ for experience. $1 shift differentials are offered to staff working evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.Sign-on hiring bonus of $500 will be offered at 3 months of service, and an additional $500 will be offered at 6 months of service ($1,000 total).Full-time positions are eligible for comprehensive benefits to include but not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement, etc.** Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V **