COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE (LPN)

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Lewistown (Mifflin County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

DailyPay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company participation

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Paid Training & Continuing Education

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Supportive Concepts for Families is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as a Community Health Nurse for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community homes across Pennsylvania. This field-based role offers autonomy and collaboration with RNs, physicians, and Direct Support Professionals.

You will monitor health, administer medications, coordinate appointments, and document carefully while adhering to state and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals with routine and stable medical needs.
• Provide ongoing nursing oversight and wellness monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and scope of practice.
• Coordinate medical appointments with physicians, pharmacies, specialists, and families.
• Monitor chronic health conditions and report changes to RNs and providers.
• Review orders, med changes, labs, and documentation.
• Educate Direct Support Professionals on med administration and health monitoring.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with RNs to support individuals with higher medical complexity.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organization

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

LPN license (PA)

Job description

Be the Reason Someone Has a Better Day

Community Health Nurse (LPN)

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

Are you ready to leave behind the fast pace of bedside nursing and build lasting relationships while making a meaningful difference?

Supportive Concepts for Families is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as Community Health Nurses, providing ongoing clinical support and care coordination for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in community homes throughout Pennsylvania.

This is a field-based nursing role where you'll work independently while collaborating with Community Health RNs, physicians, specialists, Direct Support Professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional care for the individuals we support.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Flexible schedule with excellent work-life balance
• Field-based role with autonomy and flexibility
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with the individuals you support
• Make a direct impact on health, wellness, and quality of life
• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to person-centered care
• Work alongside experienced Community Health RNs in a collaborative care model

What You'll Do

• Manage a caseload of individuals with routine and stable medical needs.
• Provide ongoing nursing oversight and wellness monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and your scope of practice.
• Coordinate medical appointments and communicate with physicians, pharmacies, specialists, and families.
• Monitor chronic health conditions and promptly report changes in condition to the Community Health RN and healthcare providers.
• Review physician orders, medication changes, laboratory results, and clinical documentation.
• Educate and support Direct Support Professionals on medication administration, health monitoring, infection prevention, and medical protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational standards.
• Collaborate closely with Community Health RNs to support individuals with higher medical complexity.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience in IDD, developmental disabilities, long-term care, home health, behavioral health, or community nursing is preferred but not required.

Why Join Supportive Concepts for Families?

Competitive Benefits

• Competitive salary
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• DailyPay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company participation
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Paid Training and Continuing Education
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization

About Us

For more than 30 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has empowered individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives. Our nurses play a vital role in promoting health, independence, dignity, and safety while helping individuals thrive in their homes and communities.

Start a Career with Purpose

Some nursing jobs treat illnesses.

This one changes lives.

Supportive Concepts for Families is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today

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