LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)MCAR, Inc. - Hermitage, PASince 1952, MCAR, Inc. has been a leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We promote human rights, provide residential services and create employment opportunities for those with disabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as the leader providing oversight and direction to the Direct Support Professionals (RPW's) within our Group Homes.Competitive Starting Pay RateOutstanding Benefits including HealthcareRetirement PlansJob Duties:Responsible for oversight of the medical needs of the individuals served within the MCAR, Inc. Residential Program. Responsible for training Residential Program Workers on various medical responsibilities to ensure proper and correct individual medical care. Clarification of doctor's orders to the Residential Program Workers and Residential Program Specialists within the group home. Reporting any changes, issues or concerns within the group home or the individual to the Nursing Director and the Residential Program Specialists. Ensure weekly and monthly goals are met through working in conjunction with the entire nursing staff. Overall knowledge of the 6400, 6500, and 6100 Pennsylvania Regulations. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in assuring the medical needs of the individuals. Work is reviewed by the Nursing Director through direct observation, consultations both verbally and written and written evaluations on a yearly basis.Assist with the training of new employees and refresher trainings of current employees in the areas of:CPR/AED/First AidMedication AdministrationGroup Home Trainings on Medical Care NeedsHoyer Lift Trainings, if applicableStander Lift Trainings, if applicableAttends required meetings, trainings and seminars as deemed appropriate by the Nursing DirectorResponsible for monthly head-to-toe medical assessments of the assigned individuals living within the assigned group homesMonitoring MAR compliance weekly within the assigned group homesMonitoring of medication counts weekly within the assigned group homesAdminister insulin injections on a rotating scheduled as assignedComplete urinary catheter care on a rotating schedule as assignedAssists in the assigned group homes on an as needed basisMaintain accurate medical documentation, logs, medication counts and other necessary documentation to perform the job expectationsDisplays an ability to perform rotating shifts as assigned and approved by the Nursing DirectorCapable of displaying flexibility within the scope of the medical needs of the individuals supported within the group homesAdheres to the rotating On-Call schedule as assigned and/or approved by the Nursing DirectorOngoing knowledge and adherence of the 6100, 6400 and 6500 Pennsylvania Regulations and MCAR Policies and ProceduresAttends any medical appointments as deemed necessary by the Nursing DirectorMaintains consistent communication via verbal or written with the Residential Program Specialists, Residential Program Workers and the Nursing Director to ensure overall health, safety and welfare of the individual supported within the group homesSupervision of RPW's to assure compliance of medication administration and medical care of individuals.Provide policy recommendations regarding medical care of individuals throughout the agency.Other duties as assigned by the Nursing DirectorJob Requirements:Applicants must hold an active Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate for the State of PennsylvaniaAt least (1) one year experience in the nursing field. (Clinical training included)Driver's LicenseOperational VehicleVehicle RegistrationVehicle InsurancePre-Employment Criminal Background, Physical Examination, TB Test, Drug-ScreenBenefit Conditions:Waiting period may applyOnly full-time employees eligible