LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,500 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting.

Currently, we are seeking an on-call LPN to work in our Developmental Services Division.

Some duties to include:

• Deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning of care, implementation,
  resident and family education and evaluation of care.
• Instruct, counsel and provide support to assigned residents, focusing on client independence and
  individual needs.
• Maintain an environment that encourages proactive decision making and growth for each resident

Qualifications:

• Completion of certified course of nursing as evidenced by a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.)
• L.P.N. with experience in community nursing and/or developmental disabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience with trachea, j & g tube, and ventilation preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team

Scope:

• Ability to lift and position patients of various weights to and from assorted patient equipment while
  maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include direct
  intervention with clients.
• Must be available for local travel.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

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Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer