Community LPN - Developmental & Behavioral Health Care

Horizon House, Inc.; Royersford (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Transit benefit program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Royersford, PA is seeking a Full-Time LPN to join the Developmental Services Division. You will deliver patient care using the nursing process, provide education and support to residents, and promote independence while maintaining a safe, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications include an LPN license and experience in community nursing or developmental disabilities. Local travel may be required; valid driver's license is preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Completion of certified course of nursing as evidenced by a license as an LPN (LPN license).
• LPN with experience in community nursing and/or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Instruct, counsel and support residents; focus on independence and individual needs.
• Maintain an environment that encourages proactive decision making and growth for each resident.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Patient handling

Driver's license

Crisis intervention

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

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 a Full-TimeLPN to work in our Developmental Services Division in Royersford, PA 19468.

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.

To be considered an applicant, please you can apply at www.hhinc.org and click on the careers tab. #TLR

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Practical Nurse

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