Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)(12PM-8PM)

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

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Mechanicsburg, PA area to deliver in-community care following the nursing process. The role supports individuals with disabilities and collaborates with health team members to meet ISP goals.

Shift is 12PM-8PM with a starting pay up to $36.00 per hour. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1+ year nursing experience with disabilities, and an active nursing license plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing experience.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid nursing license and driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to perform dosage calculations and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as ordered and per standards.
• Ensure attendance at medical appointments per ISP.
• Advise supervisor on nursing concerns.
• Develop and update ISP/PCP with the interdisciplinary team.
• Train staff on medical needs and monitor conditions.
• Maintain medication administration logs and documentation.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Valid nursing license

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse in Mechanicsburg, PA. The L.P.N. delivers care to individuals in a community setting utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.

The hours for this position are 12PM-8PM.

Starting pay is up to $36.00/per hour

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 Individual Support Plan (ISP)
• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (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

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
• Great coworkers/team that support you!
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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