Full-Time LPN – Community Care for Disabilities

Community Options, Inc.; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical

Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers/team

Tuition reduction partnerships

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver care in a community setting. You will perform nursing assessments, plan interventions, and coordinate with health team members to support ISP/PCP goals.

Starting pay is up to $36.00 per hour. A nursing license is required, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing experience and a valid driver’s license. Employment is contingent upon background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field
• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities
• Valid nursing license
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports
• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their ISP
• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Develop and update ISP/PCP with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Skills

Nursing care

Medication dosage calculation

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver care in a community setting. You will perform nursing assessments, plan interventions, and coordinate with health team members to support ISP/PCP goals.

Starting pay is up to $36.00 per hour. A nursing license is required, plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing experience and a valid driver’s license. Employment is contingent upon background checks.