Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Services Group - CSG; Watsontown (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Career Development

Flexible Pay Options

Family Medical Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Mentor Program

Job summary

Community Services Group - CSG is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support 8 individuals with IDD in an Adult IDD ICF setting in Pennsylvania. You will evaluate health, coordinate care with providers, administer medications, and educate individuals and staff about health topics.

The position offers full-time schedules on 1st or 2nd shift with every-other weekend availability, a two-week orientation in multiple offices, mileage reimbursement, and extensive training.

Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Willingness to accompany individuals into the community and provide support in interactions with sensitivity to rights and dignity.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet individuals' and program's needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle for trainings, meetings, and transporting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, observe, and assess individuals' health conditions.
• Coordinate care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure timely dosing.
• Educate individuals on medications, health topics, and self-care.
• Train staff to carry out physician orders consistently.
• Schedule and attend medical appointments for individuals.
• Provide direct care as needed.

Skills

LPN license PA

Job description

Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you perform nursing work in the care and treatment of 8 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-existing medical conditions at our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), which may include physical health issues/injuries and difficulty meeting their daily living activities.

This Position Offers

• Full-Time schedules - 1st, or 2nd shift - availability needed to work every other weekend.
• A great opportunity for new LPNs or experienced nurses looking to work outside of a traditional medical office, hospital, or nursing home setting.
• A small setting where you are able to build relationships with the individuals you support.
• The ability to work 1 on 1 with individuals.
• The opportunity to attend community outings with individuals and teammates.

CSG's Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD/ASD) Services is excited to offer a 2 week paid orientation for this position. Orientation includes the necessary foundational training needed before providing services in the programs and sets you up for a successful career at CSG. Orientation is held in-person at our Mountville, Williamsport, and Bethlehem offices. Mileage reimbursement is provided for orientation related travel.

Wage Information

• Starting wage is $31.00 per hour.

Job Description

• Evaluate, observe, and assess individuals' physical health conditions.
• Work with and coordinate care with pharmacy, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Assist individuals with any treatments prescribed by physician.
• Ensure individuals receive error free medication at prescribed times.
• Educate individuals on medication, physical health, psychiatric health, nutrition, and selfcare.
• Educate coworker's on any needed physical health matter for consistency in care.
• Train staff to correctly carryout physician's orders.
• Provide medication/health teaching as needed.
• Provide First/Aid/Acute care as needed.
• Schedule and attend individuals' medical appointments.
• Provide direct care as needed.

Qualifications

• A valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Willingness to accompany individuals into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the rights and dignity of the individual.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet individual's and program's needs.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.?

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

*Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Workforce Diversity.*