Licensed Practical Nurse - Wilkes-Barre

Beacon Specialized Living; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in the Wilkes-Barre area seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to partner with the Director of Nursing in overseeing resident care. The role emphasizes a One Team approach across medical, clinical, and operations teams, with travel to homes to provide medication management and medical treatment.

This full-time, Monday–Friday days position requires an LPN license, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in the state of licensure.
• Minimum 2 years’ previous nursing experience.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident health concerns with daily follow-up.
• Administer medications and vaccinations per physician orders.
• Complete nursing assessments and Health Care Appraisals.
• Coordinate care across medical, dental, psychiatric services.
• Educate staff and residents on health-related topics.
• Triage medical concerns and participate in on-call rotation.
• Audit EHR/EMAR usage and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Medication management

Patient education

De-escalation

Problem solving

Education

LPN License (State of Licensure)

Job description

Company Summary:

Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors.

Position Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse partners with the Director of Nursing to oversee the care of the individuals ensuring the best practice and care of the individuals served. This role fosters a "One Team" approach, ensuring collaboration among medical, clinical, and operations teams to achieve the highest quality of care and support. Key responsibilities include travelling to homes, providing the highest quality of care to include medication management, medical treatment needs, education, and providing support to the Direct Service Providers.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday (days).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Daily follow-up to monitor all resident health concerns and regular in person follow up at assigned sites.
• Administration of medications and vaccinations as requested by the health care provider.
• Complete nursing assessments, diabetic foot assessments, AIMs and ensure Health Care Appraisals (HCAs) are complete.
• Coordination of care to ensure continuity of care including but not limited to, follow through with verbal and written orders or medication changes, monitoring for drug interactions and side effects, administering injections per physician order, hospital admission and discharge follow up, and follow up on other scheduled appointments related to individual’s care.
• Routinely reviews medication counts, and medication orders in accordance with level of health care needs.
• Assists with coordination of resident psychiatric, medical, dental, and optical appointments as needed.

• Is an integral member of the care team and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings when scheduled. Proactively works with an interdisciplinary team to overcome barriers to care such as but not limited to, treatment or medication refusal.
• Performs DMA and medical skills hands-on training when applicable.
• Participate in medical on-call rotation.
• Assists with development and revisions of medical policies and procedures.
• Assists in the destruction of controlled substances as outlined by DEA guidelines.
• Responsible for triaging medical concerns.
• Audits the use of EHR and EMAR programs.
• Educates staff and individuals served regarding infection prevention, physical health, medication management, and medical skills including use of medical equipment.
• Acts as a health care liaison and is responsive to families and guardians when health related questions / concerns arise.
• When needed, provide input/data/summaries as part of the Infection Control Plan.
• Participate in the influenza campaign and provide data where requested.

Education and Qualifications:

• Valid LPN license in the state of licensure with a minimum of 2 years’ previous experience.
• Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of nursing and healthcare terminology.
• Proven capability of communicating with multiple disciplines.
• Proven ability to deescalate difficult situations.
• Proven ability to be able to provide care as needed.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.