LPN

Horizon House, Inc.; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Transit benefit program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in our Developmental Services Division.

The role focuses on delivering patient care using the nursing process, educating residents and families, and supporting independence within a community-based setting. The ideal candidate holds an LPN license, has experience in community nursing or developmental disabilities, and is capable of independent and team-based work.

Qualifications

• Completion of certified course of nursing as evidenced by a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience with trachea, j & g tube, and ventilation preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning of care, implementation, resident and family education and evaluation of care.
• Instruct, counsel and provide support to assigned residents, focusing on client independence and individual needs.
• Maintain an environment which encourages proactive decision making and growth for each resident.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate

Job description

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,500 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting.

Currently, we are seeking a part-time LPN to work in our Developmental Services Division.

• Deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning of care, implementation, resident and family education and evaluation of care.
• Instruct, counsel and provide support to assigned residents, focusing on client independence and individual needs.
• Maintain an environment which encourages proactive decision making and growth for each resident.

Qualifications:

• Completion of certified course of nursing as evidenced by a license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.). L.P.N. with experience in community nursing and/or developmental disabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience with trachea, j & g tube, and ventilation preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.

Scope:

• Ability to lift and position patients of various weights to and from assorted patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
• Must be available for local travel.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• May require crisis intervention in emergency situations.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Practical Nurse

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