Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Crisis Management Services Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

CMS, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time overnight shift in Philadelphia.

You'll oversee residents' self-medication programs and monitor overall health in compliance with state and federal regulations and CMS policies. Responsibilities include reviewing health plans, managing self-administration of medications, documenting orders, liaising with physicians, and training residents and staff on health-related topics.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health populations and psychotropic medications.
• Strong communication and de-escalation abilities.
• Reliable, ethical, team-oriented, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Review each resident's health plan and monitor ongoing health needs.
• Develop and manage the self-administration of medication program.
• Maintain accurate documentation of medication administration and orders.
• Serve as liaison between physicians and program staff.
• Train residents and staff on hygiene, medication side effects, first aid, and nutrition.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

LPN Experience

Mental health experience

Communication skills

De-escalation

Critical thinking

Job description

2401 Penrose Avenue, 2401 Penrose Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Full-time | Overnight shift, Monday to Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. $37.75 to $42.75 per hour, based on experience

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with CMS, you'll oversee residents' self-medication program and monitor their overall health, working within City, State, and Federal regulations, CMS policies, and professional mental health standards. Your work helps residents stay healthy, safe, and independent.

What you'll do

• Review each resident's health plan and monitor their ongoing health needs.
• Develop and manage the self-administration of medication program for residents.
• Keep accurate documentation of medication administration, verbal physician's orders, and individual self-medication plans.
• Serve as the liaison between physicians and program staff.
• Train residents and staff on hygiene, medication side effects, first aid, and nutrition.
• Take part in treatment team meetings.

What you'll bring

• Experience working with a mental health population, psychotropic medications, and substance use.
• Strong communication, de-escalation, and critical-thinking skills, with composure under pressure.
• A dependable, ethical, team-first, and client-focused approach.

Schedule and requirements

• Full-time, overnight. Monday to Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. No travel required.
• This is an active role. You'll be on your feet, moving between floors, standing and sitting for extended periods, and frequently lifting or moving items over 20 pounds.
• Before hire, all candidates must clear a Pennsylvania criminal history check, FBI clearance, and Child Abuse clearance.

Equal opportunity

CMS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We provide reasonable accommodation so applicants and employees with disabilities can perform the essential functions of the role.

2401 Penrose Avenue, 2401 Penrose Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America